6 days in Pelee Island & Essex Itinerary

A vacation on Pelee Island allows you to get away from it all as well as to satisfy your appetite for adventure in beautiful natural surroundings.

On the 27th (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Lighthouse Point Provincial Nature Reserve and then identify plant and animal life at Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve. On the next day, look for all kinds of wild species at Fish Point Nature Reserve and then do a tasting at Pelee Island Pavilion.

To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Pelee Island trip itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Pelee Island. In November in Pelee Island, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Essex.

Essex is a town with a population of 20,427 in Essex County in southwestern Ontario, Canada, whose municipal borders extend to Lake Erie. You've added Hillman Marsh Conservation Area, John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area, Pelee Island Winery, and other attractions to your itinerary. Spend the 1st (Tue) exploring nature at Point Pelee National Park. The adventure continues: learn about winemaking at Oxley Estate Winery, browse the fresh offerings at Lee & Maria's, don't miss a visit to Amherstburg Navy Yard National Historic Site, and get engrossed in the history at Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village.

To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Essex trip maker tool.

Traveling by journey from Pelee Island to Essex takes 2 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 0°C.