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The southernmost inhabited point in Canada, Pelee Island totals 10,000 acres of vineyards, farms, beaches, parks, and forest.

Over half of the 50 American states are north of Pelee Island, including Northern California. Pelee Island is on the same latitude as the prestigious wine regions of the world, including Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany and France. The island is home to approximately 150 permanent residents, many of whom are involved in service or agriculture. The main road stretches around the perimeter of the island and provides an excellent route to cycle or walk. If you plan to stay the night, there are a number of beautiful Bed and Breakfasts that will be happy to accommodate you during your stay, all of which serve Pelee Island Wines.

Pelee Island is home to the rarest natural habitat in the country. Over 10,000 unique species inhabit Pelee Island including the Honey Locust, Hop Tree, Prickly Pear Cactus and Sassafras. While the island is well known by wine experts, nature enthusiasts also come to enjoy the island's natural beauty and simplicity. Birders journey to Pelee Island to witness the seasonal migration, when hundreds of bird species can be spotted. From year to year, foxes and coyotes have been seen on the island, as have snakes such as the rare Blue Racer. Every label we produce reflects on the natural or human history of the island.

Along with its natural beauty, the island offers a host of other activities including fishing, hiking and biking. Be sure to visit the Vin Villa ruins -- all that remains of Canada’s first commercial winery – stop at Lighthouse Point and Fish Point, or drive along one of the amazing dykes that criss-cross the island.

At the museum located at the west dock, view evidence of the hundreds of shipwrecks claimed by Lake Erie’s shallow waters during storms and naval battles, or check out the amazing exhibit on Al Capone and his rum runners, who used Pelee Island as a stepping stone into Ohio during Prohibition.

For group tours we offer a flexible package including lunch, pavilion and island tour at a reasonable rate. Contact our Island Pavilion Manager at pavilion@peleeisland.com or for more information call
1-800-59-PELEE