....That Pelees Carolinian Forests support rare animal and plant species not found elsewhere in Canada?

....That Pelee Island is on the same latitude as Rome, Italy, and the Napa Valley, California?

....That Pelee Island welcomes Mexican workers each year to help tend the grape vines and assist with the harvest?

....The Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus growing on Pelee Island is listed as endangered under Ontario Law?

....That watching sunsets in total silence has been scientifically proven to reduce high blood pressure?

....That as you bike, walk or drive around our island, total strangers will WAVE to you as they drive past?

....That the most amazing curios and souvenirs can be found, if you REALLY look for them.

....That quirky is defined as: an individual peculiarity of character, or an unexpected twist or turn. (Pelee Island has LOTS of these.)

....That Pelee Island wines have won more than 35 domestic and international wine awards in 2012?

....That Pelee Island wine labels feature local wildlife?

....That Pelee Island has the highest number of heat units (a measure of temperature during the growing season of grape vines above 10°C) in Canada and an average of 196 frost-free days?

....That Ontarios past can be found in Pelees present?

Pelees Lake Henry Marsh is home to flocks of herons, egrets, ducks, gulls, and cormorants?

Canada geese vacation on Pelee too?

Pelees marshland was drained by a fellow who had visited Holland?

A German winepress was used by Pelees original winemakers?

Creative uses can be made of wine corks?

Our cottage is named BREAKWATER after the stone protection wall built along the shoreline?

Crossing Lake Erie to Pelee can seem like an ocean voyage?

The Pelee Island Lighthouse was built in 1833, making it the second oldest Canadian lighthouse on Lake Erie?

Pelees Fish Point Native Reserve contains one sixth of all of Ontarios plant species?

You enter the Jimaan Ferry through its nose door?

Some Practical Pelee Island Tips & Suggestions:

*make your car ferry reservations well in advance of your planned visit, as the number of sailings & vehicle spaces are limited & the ferry can be booked solid in the busy summer months – don’t be disappointed !

*re-confirm your car reservation date & time by phone a few days in advance of your visit & be at the dock one hour in advance of your sailing time;

*no reservations are needed for bikes & pedestrians to board the ferry;

*fill your vehicle with gas before boarding the ferry, as our gasoline supply on the Island is limited;

*good sunscreen & reliable bug spray/insect repellent are KEY!

*Bring good walking shoes; lightweight long pants (& billowing long-sleeved tops) work wonders against the bugs;

*your camera is a MUST!

*cell phones usually work on the Island;

*do a big grocery shop before boarding the ferry; while our Co-Op store has many grocery basics, don’t expect to find your favourite L’Ancien Whole Grain Dijon mustard beside the French’s in the condiment section!

*while the Pelee Island Winery & our Island LCBO (Ontario Liquor Store) will ensure you don’t go thirsty; you should bring enough bottled drinking water for the duration of your stay, as not all Island water sources are potable;

*reserve your overnight Island accommodations well in advance of your visit; while we have many rental cottages, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns & camping sites; the summer months are our busiest time & the most popular spots book up in advance;

An Island Unto Itself, Loved for what it Lacks – a PDF story from the  New York Times. (requires a PDF Viewer)

www.pelee.org (best website for all info related to our Island run by our municipality)

www.ontarioferries.com (website for all info on ferry sailings, schedules, prices, reservations, etc.)

www.pelee.com – General Information

www.wavecrestpelee.com (the best & most luxurious B&B on our Island)

www.cameronair.com (Ontario small plane flight service to the Island’s airport)

www.griffingfylingservice.com (American small plane flight service to the Island’s airport)

www.peleeisland.com (website of Pelee Island Winery)

www.peleeislandmuseum.ca (website of the fascinating & informative Island Museum & Heritage Centre)

www.explorepelee.com (Island tours)

www.peleeislandtour.com (Island tours)

www.pibo.ca (website of the Pelee Island Bird Observatory)

www.natureconservancy.ca   (website of organization owning nature reserves on the Island)

www.erca.org (website of the Essex Region Conservation Authority, owner of the Stone Road Alvar Conservation Area)

www.ontarioparks.com (website of all Ontario Provincial parks, owners of Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve)

www.peleefest.com (Pelee Island’s popular August week-end family-centred festival of music, entertainment & crafts )

www.islandscuba.ca (scuba diving to view Lake Erie’s numerous sunken ships!)

www.peleebikerentals.com (rent a bike as soon as you step off the ferry)

www.chantecharters.com (fishing charter service)

www.chartomcharters.com (fishing charter service)