Four Seasons at Point Pelee

Point Pelee National Park (parks.canada.ca) is the southernmost point of mainland Canada, inviting you to walk out on the spit of sand at the very tip that bends and shifts with the wind and the waves. Located about an hour from the American border on the Detroit River, the park has plenty to explore in every season.

Winter

There are 24 oTENTik sites in Point Pelee that offer basic overnights in a cross between a cabin and a tent. Use them as your cozy base for hiking or snowshoeing.

Spring

Birding is at its peak here both in the spring and fall, with almost 400 species of birds having been recorded. Visit during the Festival of Birds in May to join a guided hike.

Summer

Kayak or canoe through the marsh alongside frogs and turtles or explore more than 7 miles of bike trails. Then, hit the sand at Point Pelee North West Beach to relax.

Fall

The park was designated as a Dark Sky Preserve in 2006 and has 11 Dark Sky Nights a year when it’s open till midnight, including Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.

LONG POINT ECO-ADVENTURES

From glamping and ziplining to stargazing and axe throwing, discover the many ways to explore outdoors at Long Point Eco-Adventures ( lpfun.ca) in St. Williams.

Dine with a divine view of Lake Erie in the background at Marshview Patio & Bar, serving scrumptious breakfasts daily, as well as refreshing lunch and dinner dishes Friday through Tuesday.

Be sure to check out the extensive drink menu complete with a selection of mixed drinks. (Lavender Honeybee, anyone?)

Long Point Eco-Adventures offers an array of activities for nature lovers of all ages and interests, including paddleboarding, biking, ziplining and hiking. On the Honeybee Apiary Tour, get a deeper understanding of the life of a beekeeper and inner workings of a honeybee hive.

Enjoy a variety of overnight accommodations, from charming wooden huts and cozy glamping tents to a rustic cabin complete with a full kitchen. For a more luxurious experience, book a room at Burning Kiln Winery’s Farmhouse, which provides plenty of space to relax and take in vineyard views.

Join naturalist Robin Tapley on an outdoor culinary journey where you’ll learn to forage for mushrooms before enjoying a delicious gourmet lunch prepared by executive chef Heather Pond. The event, which takes place Sept. 23 and 24, includes an overnight stay, local drink pack, s’mores kit and hot breakfast.