Pelee Island is the largest island in Lake Erie, and due to its moderate climate (only tiny, uninhabited Middle Island lies further south in Canada than Pelee Island), it has been used for agriculture many years. Vineyards were planted on the Pelee Island in the 1860s, and winemaking is today once again an important part of the island's economy...
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Visitor Info
Pelee Island can be reached by ferry from Leamington and Kingsville, Ontario and Sandusky, Ohio. From the ferry dock on Pelee Island, it is 11 km (6. 9 miles) to the lighthouse on the northern tip of the island. Tours that start at the ferry dock and include a hike to the lighthouse are available. The lighthouse is owned by Ontario Parks. Ground open, tower closed.