Point Pelee National Park of Canada
Park Programs
For a detailed listing of events please see our Upcoming Events section.
Spring
Join birders from around the globe to celebrate Point Pelee's Festival of Birds.
© Parks Canada / CD-3048-89Festival of Birds - May
Each year the Festival of Birds is proud to bring you outstanding features and events as part of your spring visit to Point Pelee.
Please be sure to pick up a full Festival schedule at the Visitor Centre or the gateway in April. Tickets for afternoon presentations, special events, and other programs will be available at the Visitor Centre daily throughout the month of May.
Summer
Daily Park Programs
Nature interpretation programs are offered daily at the Visitor Centre, along with demonstrations and talks by Park Interpreters. Hands-on activities and displays are found every day at the Marshville exhibit at the Marsh Boardwalk. There is also a Junior Naturalist program for young people aged 7-12.
Autumn
There are many programs in fall - fun for the whole family! These include Murder Mystery Campfires, Monarchs and More Hikes, Nature Nights and many more events.
Winter
Annual Christmas Bird Count - in December - all day
Point Pelee and the Friends of Point Pelee host the annual Christmas Bird Count. This is part of a series of over 1500 similar counts across North America. Birdwatchers will be traversing the countryside around Point Pelee to record the numbers and species of birds present in the area at this time. People with bird feeders in the county are also invited to contribute by observing the birds at their feeders.
The first Christmas Bird Count took place on Christmas Day 1900 with 27 people counting in 25 locations across the continent. The event originated as a protest to the traditional holiday slaughter in which teams competed to see who could kill the most birds and other animals in one day. Today the information collected from all the Christmas Bird Counts across North America will give scientists and environmentalists insight into the long-term health of bird populations and the environment.
Winter Fun Days!
The Icy Tip.
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YES! We are OPEN in the WINTER! In fact, the park is open 365 days a year so that you may enjoy its stunning transformation from season to season! (Reduced rates and hours apply) Although many people believe the park is closed for the winter season, winter is actually a great time of the year to come and explore Point Pelee!