Length of stay: 3 days
Visited: October 2023
Point Pelee National Park is located along Lake Erie and is the southernmost point in mainland Canada. It is the second smallest national park and the first national park to be established for conservation. About two thirds of the park consists of marsh, but there are also forests and sandy beaches. It contains just over 12 km of nature trails and is reputed to be a great spot for bird watching.
Day 1: Settling In
Visiting Point Pelee has become an annual tradition for us. Except we’ve only ever been during the winter. This year we decided to return in the fall to experience the park in a different season. Despite taking the day off of work and leaving mid-morning, it took us longer than expected to make the three hour drive to Point Pelee thanks to a few stops that we made along the way to pick up some groceries and to use the restrooms. By the time we arrived at the park, it was late in the afternoon.
The weather along the drive wasn’t ideal as it was overcast and rainy so we headed straight for Camp Henry, the only campground in Point Pelee. It contains 24 oTENTiks, which are a mix between a cabin and canvas tent. These permanent shelters consist of a single room and come fully furnished to accommodate up to six guests.
We checked in at the Visitor Centre at the entrance of the campground to pick up our key. We then grabbed a couple of wagons to help haul our gear in since all the sites are walk-in only. As we were walking to our site, it started to rain. Hard. We quickly unpacked the wagons and decided to wait it out before making another trip back to the car to get the rest of our stuff.
We’ve stayed in a number of oTENTiks across Canada. While there have been some slight differences in terms of the heat source and whether there is electricity or solar lighting, they typically all have had the same layout and furniture. This one however, was a bit different than the rest and not in a good way. The bed configuration was a bit awkward where the upper bunk was larger and one of the lower sleeping platforms was more elevated, which didn’t provide much head space on the one side. The “table” was actually a teeny tiny kitchen cart on wheels. And there were four small folding chairs.
And so we went back to the Visitor Centre to see if we could switch oTENTiks. Thanks to a last minute cancellation, there was another one available. This one had a wood burning stove though, but the furniture situation was more what we were used to and it was closer to the bathroom. We then lugged our gear into our new oTENTik and settled in for the rest of the evening.
We got a fire going in the wood stove to take the chill out of the room, but ended up having to open all the windows. The wood stove worked a bit too well, but it’s better to be too warm than too cold!
Day 2: Clouds to Sun
It was overcast and chilly when we woke up the next morning. We waited for it to get light outside to make breakfast on the BBQ. The forecast was calling for rain later in the afternoon, so after we were done eating, we got right to it and hit the trails.
We started with the Marsh Boardwalk (1km loop, rated easy). At the start of the trail there’s an observation tower with a few flights of stairs that provides sweeping views of the marsh and surrounding area.
We then followed the boardwalk through the wetlands. Along the way there’s a series of information panels that explain the importance of the marsh and provide more information about the types of plants and animals that are found here. It was quite blustery out in the open, so we were motivated to walk quickly to stay warm.
For our next hike we opted for something a bit more sheltered with the DeLaurier Homestead and Trail (1km loop, rated easy). Much of the area around Point Pelee was initially used for agriculture before it became a popular destination for cottagers. Even though the park was established in 1918, it took Parks Canada several years to purchase many of these private properties and restore the peninsula back to its natural state. While most of these buildings have been removed, there are still some remnants from the past. This includes the historic house that once belonged to the DeLaurier family, one of the early settlers in the area. The house is the oldest remaining structure in the park and today serves as an interpretive centre during the summer.
The trail then loops through the forest, passing former fields and irrigation canals. There’s also a pair of Parks Canada Red Chairs, along with a small viewing platform that overlooks the marshy area. While many of our leaves back home have already turned colour and fallen, it looked like fall was still in full-swing in Point Pelee.
We returned to our campsite to eat an early lunch before embarking on another hike. We planned to hike the Tip Trail, which leads to the southernmost point of mainland Canada. Since we were visiting near the end of the peak season, the road from the Visitor Centre to the trail head was still closed to private vehicles. Instead the park operates a free shuttle from the Visitor Centre to the the tip of the peninsula where the Tip outdoor exhibit, Tip Tower and Tip Trail are all located. Alternatively, you can also walk there since it’s only a couple of kilometres away.
We opted to get our steps in. From the campground there’s a wide path that leads to the Visitor Centre. From there we followed part of the Woodland Nature Trail, which then leads to the road or connects with the Seasonal Footpath. We weren’t sure where the footpath led, but decided to give it a whirl since it looked more scenic than walking along the road. Plus it was heading south towards the peninsula. We continued to weave our way through the forest along the narrow footpath.
The trail then leads to the beach on the eastern side of the peninsula. At this point we weren’t entirely sure whether this marked the end of the footpath, so we walked along the beach, which took us where we needed to go. While the water was calm on one side, it was wavy on the other side.
As we were heading back, the skies ahead began to clear and we even enjoyed some blue skies and sunshine. We opted to take a different route for a change of scenery, which first involved walking along the Tip Trail. The path follows a wide gravel path along the western edge of the peninsula towards the Tip Tower. The observation tower has unfortunately been closed for the past year or so for a safety issue with the guard rail system.
We then followed the West Beach Footpath towards the Visitor Centre. The path is narrow, but relatively flat and runs parallel to the shoreline. There are several spots along the way that provide access and great views of the lake. The fall colours along the way were outstanding.
From the Visitor Centre it’s a short walk back to the campground. We wrapped up our hike in the late afternoon and spent the remainder of the day playing games indoors.
Day 3: Fall Colours
We woke up to blue skies and sunshine. After eating a late breakfast, we packed up our stuff and checked out of our oTENTik. We then hit the trails, starting with the Woodland Nature Trail (2.75km loop, rated easy). From the campground we walked to the Visitor Centre where the trail head is located. The path loops through the forest and a few swampy areas. It is relatively flat and is marked with twenty numbered posts. Along the way there’s also a few other signs that provide more information about the types of trees found in the park.
Even though we hiked the Marsh Boardwalk (1km loop, rated easy) yesterday, we decided to return as it’s our favourite trail in the park. And we wanted to take advantage of the clear skies and sunshine. It’s funny how the landscape can look so different depending on the weather. This time we hiked counterclockwise along the boardwalk to shake things up.
And just like that it was time to head home. Point Pelee did not disappoint in the fall. There were more people on the trails though. I guess that’s the trade-off between visiting when the weather is warmer compared to in the winter.
L
It’s one of my favourite parks to visit! Great photos, it looks like you had a wonderful time. 👍🏻
Even though Point Pelee is a relatively small national park, it sure packs a punch in terms of the scenery. There’s a good reason we keep returning every year. It’s one of our favourites as well. And it’s always such a treat to stay in one of those oTENTiks. We certainly had a wonderful weekend. Cheers. Linda
Wow, I love the many beautiful photos of this area! I was there in the early 1980s, I’m sure it has changed a lot since those days when I was in Michigan and had a Canadian girlfriend. i like the photos of you two, God bless your family! 🙏🏻😊
Thanks for your kind words. It was hard to put my camera down, especially on our last day with that bright blue sky. That’s neat that you’ve been to this park before. I imagine a hot has changed since you visited in the early ’80s too. That’s about when Parks Canada started to remove some of the roads and a bunch of cottages that they bought to better protect the area. They also had a sign near one of the trails to show how the tip of the peninsula changes each year.
It does change Diogo the lake reshaping it. The power of water!
It’s getting smaller and smaller every year. Hopefully the national park doesn’t disappear completely.
That would not be good, maybe the peninsula can be made larger with human help unless that is illegal under Canadian or Provincial law.
It could definitely be made larger by buying up more property surrounding the park. It would be expensive. But the issue is that our government (at all levels) doesn’t really prioritize protecting and preserving our environment in a meaningful way.
Shame on Environment Canada. I think that’s the body responsible for that, or maybe they are the weather people. In any case, they should care!
Oh absolutely. One of the things that makes Canada special is our rugged wilderness. We can (and should) be doing more to protect it rather than trying to pave it all over to build more subdivisions.
100% agree! 🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️❤️
Wow! You both look wonderful! Another fun filled and exciting days camping and hiking.
You are too kind. It was nice to return to Point Pelee in the Fall to see how different the landscape looks compared to the winter. Even though the trails were busier, the display of fall colours was outstanding.
I love this park. We should go back there before the crowds and bug come! I can’t decide which one of you is bigger 🙂
Ha! I’ll take that as a compliment! We were actually in Point Pelee for a few days last weekend with the little one. The birds were chirping, new growth was starting to emerge and the weather was beautiful. You should definitely go sooner rather than later as I imagine this place will become a bug festival in a few weeks!
we are in Michigan and I saw a few mosquitoes here and there already…
Ugh! It seems they come out a bit earlier and earlier every year. Despite the buggies, hopefully you’re enjoying your time in Michigan!
Looks wondeerul.
It’s one of our favourite parks. Even though we had some cloudy weather, the fall colours more than made up for it.
It’s nice to visit a park and experience it at different parts of the year. It looks absolutely lovely and I love to visit this one day.
The photos of you and K are adorable. I love his baby bump too. 😆😂
I love that you were hiking and roughing it out right till your due date! And still at it right after baby M.
Oh absolutely. I don’t think it would be very enjoyable in the summer though. It’s quite marshy so I imagine this place becomes a total blood bath with all the mosquitoes. We actually visited Point Pelee last week for a few days. The trails are all short and relatively flat, which is great when you have to lug a 13.5lb baby around while hiking.
You lost me at mosquitoes. 😆
It’s nice you got to visit with Baby M. Sounds like she’s getting big too!
Ha. The mozzies will be here soon enough. Baby M is definitely getting big. She’s just over 4 months and is already wearing 6-9 month outfits! It’s crazy how quickly they grow.
The photos of you two are so great! 😊 You look so happy and healthy. We are visiting this park next month, so your very enjoyable piece is quite timely for us. I’m looking forward to it! Your photos are lovely.
Awww thanks! Staying active and going for walks really helped during and after pregnancy. But then again, I just enjoy being outside in general. That’s exciting that you’ll be visiting Point Pelee next month. May is supposed to be one of the best times for bird watching. Just make sure to bring a lot of bug spray as this place can get real rough with the mosquitoes. Let me know if you have time to meet up while you’re here. We’ll be away the first two weeks in May though.
Thanks for the heads up! We will be prepared. Oh that’s too bad, Linda. The first two weeks are when we will be in southern Ontario and Toronto. The third week we will be heading back via northern Ontario (we’re doing a driving trip). I would hold off a bit but we have a date to be in Calgary as we’re flying to Iceland for a visit.
It’s too bad the timing doesn’t work out. Safe travels on your road trip and flight to Iceland. Looking forward to seeing your pictures!
Thanks very much! We’re doing a road trip there, too. I’m looking forward to all that amazing scenery. Cheers.
Fun! Iceland is one of my favourite countries. It’s basically where my love of travelling and hiking all started. The scenery is spectacular! You’re going to have a wonderful time there.
I always meant to add Point Pelee on our route, but but some reason we’ve never had a chance, thank you for the lovely tour🙂
It’s a small park, but there’s surprisingly quite a bit to do. It’s definitely worth adding to your list of places in Ontario to explore.
Superb, is all I can say!
You bet. There’s a reason we keep returning.
I love the wonderful nature of the National park 🏞 and amazing photos 🌹🙏👌the place gorgeous with it’s
Grace earth and nature , the ways to walk, calm ocean ,the shaley so much great it’s beauty and colourful
flowers all mind blowing sceneries to view the park 😍👍🏻 specially dear you couple’s photos stunning and
congratulations to you and your loving husband my dear friend 💕🖖 many many blessings 👏💝💐
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. It was nice to visit in the fall when the leaves were changing colour. My favourite trails were the ones that pass by the water. I can sit by the shore and spend hours just watching the waves.
Thank you so much for this lovely feed back 🔙 and seashore is the Best place to relaxation, I also love to view the calm waves touching shore and
moving back 🌊 so well ❤️🩹 wishes my friend 🌹🙏
I couldn’t agree more. There’s just something so relaxing and soothing about being by the water. Enjoy the rest of your week.
Love those fall colours. I first heard of Point Pellee via Stuart McLean on Vinyl Cafe. One of these days we will make it east in the fall.
Southern Ontario sure knows how to put on a stunning show of colours during the fall. Point Pelee is a small national park, but it’s one of our favourites. There’s a reason we keep returning every year. We were actually just there a couple weekends ago with our little one.
Wow! You are a lovely couple full of love and blessings coming more
So cute your belly Linda and your husband’s too thank’s for share it’s an amazing post,
relaxing place, cozy cabin. Love the red chairs!
Keep well, halthy and happy!
Congratulations!
Elvira
Thanks so much, you are too kind. I’m glad we were able to go away on this trip before the baby came to enjoy the fall colours. It’s always a real treat to come across the red chairs. They are the perfect spot to take a break and enjoy the scenery. Take care. Linda
Always a pleasure visit your blog Linda and agree with you enjoy it before your lovely baby comes.
You are such a beautiful couple full of love. I can’t wait to see a little red chair for your baby. Can you imagine a little one so cute. Thank’s for share keep taking care and being happy.
Elvira.
Awww thanks! We’ve been able to go on a few short trips with her so far, which I hope to write about in the next few weeks. So stay tuned!
That’s sounds amazing, Linda sure it will be adorable to go out with her.
Keep well and enjoying!
Thank’s. Elvira
For sure. She’s been pretty good at putting up with our travelling so far. Let’s hope it stays that way!
So beautiful! It’s amazing what a difference that blue sky makes! Love the bump pics too 🙂
Thanks!! I totally agree about how the weather can make such a huge impact on how the landscape looks (as well as my mood)!
That just goes to show that if you stay long enough in one spot good weather will arrive. I love the variety of the trails here and like you would probably find myself walking that boparwalk more than once. Having one of the units in the park to stay in was the right idea, even if it was a bit quirky. Love your couple photos. Happy Friday Linda. Allan
That’s very true! And it’s always nice when it goes from overcast to blue skies and sunshine rather than the other way around. We’ve hiked all the trails in the park multiple times and they never get old. There’s always something new to see. And yes, it’s very convenient being able to stay overnight within the park. The oTENTiks are quite spacious and comfortable. We’ve stayed in a few of them across the national parks in Canada and they are a much nicer alternative to camping in our tent. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Linda
Great photos. Congratulations to both of you.
Thanks for your kind words and for your congratulations. Our little bundle of joy was born in December and has already joined us on a few hikes and shorter trips.
So lovely to see the autumn colours 🙂 And I’m pleased the sun made an appearance!
It’s always nice to see some sunshine! It’s great for hiking and taking pictures!
Beautiful pictures of fall at the park! I love that this park seems to have a little bit of everything- beach, marsh, forest. I really love the pictures of you three 🙂
Thanks!! It’s always neat to return to a park in another season to see how different the landscape looks. Point Pelee in the fall did not disappoint. The trails are all sweet and short and relatively easy to hike, even when I was eight months pregnant.
Beautiful photos of you all, and the views of the marsh are spectacular! Congratulations on the growing family 🙂
Thanks for your kind words. I’m glad we finally got some blue skies and sunshine on our last day in the park as it really makes the fall colours stand out. It was also nice to squeeze in a short weekend adventure before the baby came.
The boardwalk would be my favorite as well, but the park looks lovely. Nice photo of you two (almost three)!
Thanks! I’m such a fan of hiking through marshy areas, especially along a boardwalk. There’s always so much to see. It was nice to visit in the fall when the weather was still warm and there were no pesky bugs.
What a gorgeous place!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and love the pictures of you two living your very best life.
Point Pelee is one of our favourite parks and we typically try to visit at least once a year. We were actually there a couple weekends ago with our little one. We figure we might as well get her used to our lifestyle of adventures and spending time outdoors while she’s young!
Yes! Best to teach her to love it now!
Oh absolutely! That way it just becomes part of our normal activities!
Yes! I love it!!
It’s such a beautiful park and so photogenic, especially with the autumn colours, blue skies and sunshine. I love your photo of the red chairs and your bump pics 🙂
Thanks! Even though we visited late in October, the fall foliage was still outstanding. It’s always fun to come across a pair of the Red Chairs. They are many of them scattered across our national parks and historic sites in Canada, often at a scenic viewpoint. It’s the perfect excuse to take a break and enjoy our surroundings. And they are quite comfortable too!
It was fortunate that you were able to swap accommodation but a bit of a nuisance to lug it all around again. Like you, I much prefer to be too warm than too cold. The boardwalks and fall colours looked beautiful. Hope all is going well now you are a family of three!
For sure. I had no interest in sitting on a tiny folding chair with terrible back support when I was eight months pregnant. I’m so glad another oTENTik was available with much better furniture, even if it had.a wood burning stove. Things with us are going well. We’re getting ready for our first flight and big trip as a family of three in a couple of weeks. Wish us luck!
What a great tradition and cool that you managed to see the place in fall for the first time. I always love a boardwalk and am so glad that the DeLaurier family home has survived for so long. Which is no mean feat with all that wood. It’s fantastic to see all ‘three’ of you so clearly. I bet you look back on this and can’t believe it was six months ago. After a ropey start on the weather front the elements really came through for you.
Even though the trails were a bit busier than when we visit in the winter, the warmer weather and beautiful display of fall colours more than made up for it. And yes, I’m glad we finally got some blue skies and sunshine at the end of our trip to fully appreciate the views. It’s crazy how quickly the time has flown. I can’t believe our little one is already just over four months old. We actually took her to Point Pelee a couple of weekends ago. We got to keep the tradition going!
I love how you both manage to always make the best of your situation – no matter the location, the weather, or issue! What gorgeous family photos! I don’t know what day your bundle arrived, but I’m hoping it was November 23 – I don’t know anyone else that shares my birthday (sometimes it falls on our USA Thanksgiving). 🩷
You bet. I’d take a rainy day on the trail than being at work hunched over a computer. Thanks for your kind words. It must be nice to have your birthday fall around a major holiday like Thanksgiving as it’s probably easier to celebrate when you’re getting together with your loved ones anyway. Our daughter was born on December 9, which is the first December baby in our families (and we both have big families).
While the park itself looks beautiful, the photos of both of you really are the highlight! I like how you and K did the pregnant pose. It’s incredible that you could still go on this walk out in nature with that extra “passenger” in your tummy. Most people I know could barely drag their feet when they were already at that stage of their pregnancies.
Aww thanks. You are too kind. I didn’t even realize that my husband was doing that pose until afterwards when I was looking through my pictures! It was a fun surprise and one of my favourite photos of us. I’d use the term “walk” loosely as it was more like waddling. But it felt good to get some fresh air and exercise. I pretty much went for a walk every day, even if it was just around the block, up until the end of my pregnancy. I even managed. to walk to the hospital (which to be fair is only 10 minutes from where we live) on the big day.
Honestly, you’re the first woman I know who walks to the hospital on the day she gives birth to her baby. That’s amazing!
Haha, thanks! It didn’t make sense to pay for parking when we live right around the corner! I’d rather save that money for travelling!
Haha, I had a good laugh at the fireplace which worked too well and you had to open your windows – that happened to us too (but I agree, rather too hot – if it’s cold outside – than cold inside). I love your hiking trails – again on those convenient boardwalks. And I really enjoyed the pictures of you two together – lovely 🙂! I think exploring a place with lots of trees in the fall definitely has its advantages, as your photos are all beautiful.
Thanks for your lovely comment. The fall is my favourite time of the year, so it was nice to finally visit this park to enjoy the fall colours. It’s always hard to find the right temperature when using a wood stove. And I just can’t help myself as I love playing with the fire too by feeding it more wood. I’ll take the heat over the cold any day!
This park looks wonderful! Is there any way I could contact you guys about guest posting?
Thanks! You are too kind. And yes, absolutely. It might take us awhile as we just had a baby a few months ago though so our time is rather limited.
Thank you very much, Linda. I’ve been a number of times before as it used to be on a semi-regular flight route that I used to take. I had explored Reykavik quite a bit and the nearby Thingvellir National Park but not further afield than that as my time was always limited to a day or two. M hasn’t been before so we decided to rent a vehicle and do the main circle road. It’s amazing that your love of hiking and travelling started there! I have always liked Iceland a lot and am looking forward to seeing the rest of that spectacular scenery.
That’ll be nice to return to explore Iceland more fully. And with M. Hopefully you’ll have great weather!
Yes, I hope so, too. Cheers.
How neat! Such a beautiful place- gorgeous photos!! The homestead is really interesting- it’s in excellent shape. Loved seeing the photos of you guys too!
Thanks! We’ve been to this park so many times during the winter so it was nice to finally visit in a different season. The fall colours looked stunning. It’s always neat to hear about the history of these parks and how the land was initially used. Glad it’s been protected for all to enjoy.
You two look great together, and congratulations to your growing family! Wow, the abundance of scenery is spectacular, as is the splash of lovely fall colors. 🙂
Thanks so much. We were clearly trying to acclimatize our little one to the great outdoors even before she was born! Even though we visited late in the season, I’m glad we managed to still see the fall colours.
Beautiful places. The autumn colours are amazing and the cabin looks nice to spend a weekend.
You bet. The cabin is quite comfortable and cozy, especially when we got a fire going in the wood stove. The fall colours were outstanding, which made it hard to put my camera down while hiking.
That’s a beautiful place. Perfect for the kind of short getaway that you did. Great photos really
Oh absolutely. Even though we’ve been here a few times and have hiked all the trails, the scenery never gets old. It was especially nice to visit in the fall though with all the leaves changing colour.
What a lovely spot and a super get away. You both look great! Your little one will be lucky to go on these wonderful trips with you.
Thanks!! We’ve managed to take her on a few short trips so far, including to Point Pelee a couple of weekends ago. She’s done pretty well and enjoys being in her baby carrier. We’ll be taking our first flight later next week, so we’ll so how that goes! Wish us luck!
Good luck with the flight. I found it easier when they were babies than when they got older. She will be a traveller like her parents. xo
Thanks! That’s very true. She isn’t moving yet, so in many ways travelling should hopefully be a bit easier. Might as well get her used to it while she’s young so she can join us on all our adventures!
I’ve never heard of Point Pelee. My first thought was… mosquitos and wondered why there were so many cabins? I guess in the fall when you were there for this trip it wasn’t too bad though. Maggie
Apparently the mosquitoes are absolutely awful later in the spring and during the summer, which is why we typically visit during the winter. This was our first time coming in the fall and the bugs weren’t too bad. We were here at the end of October though. Point Pelee is quite small and only has one campground. It contains 24 oTENTiks and that’s it. There’s no tent camping or RVs allowed. No complaints as I’ll never say no to camping in comfort!
I just read your reply to Bama. Did I miss an announcement? Or did you not make one on WP? Congrats!
Thanks so much! We didn’t formally make an announcement on WP. Our baby girl was born in December. I can’t believe she’s already four and half months old. The time has just flown. Speaking of flying, we’re getting ready for our first flight this Friday! We’ll be heading to Colorado and New Mexico for a couple of weeks.
Enjoy! And congrats!!!
Thanks! We just got back from holidays a few days ago. I was pleasantly surprised at how well she handled the flight and road trip. I think she’s going to enjoy travelling as much as us! Fingers crossed!
I really enjoyed reading this & seeing the beautiful photos. We have only visited Canada on route to visit family in Michigan & Ohio but planning to return for a full visit and it looks like the parks provide a great setting for exploring Canada! Rachel (UK)
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. That’s exciting that you’re hoping to return to Canada. The scenery is so different from the east coast to the west coast (and everything in between). Regardless of where you go there are so many opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. Cheers. Linda
Such an amazing beautiful park . Yes you visited on the boardwalk with this marshy trail. Anita
Point Pelee is one of our favourite parks. And I’m such a fan of a long boardwalk, especially through a marsh. It was nice to visit in the fall when the leaves were changing colour and there were no pesky bugs. Thanks for reading. Linda
Wonderful photos 🎩🎩
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. I’m so glad we had some blue skies at the end of our trip, which made the fall colours stand out even more.
Beautiful day and beautiful photos of the lake! I love the photos of the two of you as well! Very impressed you were doing all of this while that pregnant.
Thanks!! The trails in Point Pelee are all short and have very minimal elevation gain, which makes for some pretty easy hiking (or rather waddling in my case). It felt good to stay active during my pregnancy. I actually think I was in better shape then compared to now!
Point Pelee looks like a great destination. I enjoyed your pictures and admire your pep! I also smiled at your remark about the wood burning stove working too well. We had a wood burning fireplace insert in our first house and the temperatures climbed to 80 degrees when we used it!
Thanks for your lovely comment. That’s the thing about wood stoves, it’s hard to control the temperature! But hey, I’d rather be a bit too warm than cold. It must have been nice to have one in your house. I love the smell. Plus it’s the perfect spot to curl up with a good book.
Beautiful photos!
Thanks for your kind words and for leaving a comment. It was nice to get away and enjoy the fall colours while we could.
First of all , awwwwwww the photo of you and K with your baby bump and his belly is so beyond precious ☺️🤗💕 . Secondly, I am obsessed with the beach shots you got. The lighting and catch of the slight wave you captured is stunning. You have a great eye for timing, Linda 😊 . I guess I have another place to bucket list
Thanks!! It’s one of my favourite pictures from what I was pregnant. We really lucked out with the weather during our trip. A bit of sunshine and good lighting always makes for better photography! I’d highly recommend adding Point Pelee of your list of places to visit in Ontario (except if you’re visiting in the late spring or during the summer as it becomes a bug festival)!
I could imagine with all the rain and heat and sitting water in places, bugs would be a pain. It seems like here in Pa, there’s always mosquitos on the really humid days, too. They’re a pain. I found a little hack, though. I use bath and body works cucumber melon lotion and it seems to help keep them off. I need to buy more, actually. haha Aw! I’m glad you guys enjoyed yourselves and I could see why it’s a favorite photo of yours! It’s so adorable. Just think, when your baby is older, she will be able to look back at these and realize she was hiking with mom and dad before she was even born. That’s so special, especially to a kid. aw
We’ve never been to Point Pelee in the summer and we never plan to! We’ve had some hot and humid weather this past week and I’ve seen a few mosquitoes out in our backyard. Thanks for the tip about using the cucumber melon lotion. I’ll have to give that.a whirl. We’ve actually been back to Point Pelee with baby M in April. She’ll be too young to remember, but we took lots of pictures!!
Great post and so many beautiful autumn photos, Linda! 🙂 The observation tower with a few flights of stairs that provide sweeping views of the marsh is such a brilliant thing to offer visitors to take in the surroundings! I love your photos with the baby bump – you look so radiant Thanks for sharing, and have a good day. Aiva xx
Thanks for your lovely comment Aiva. This was our first time visiting Point Pelee in the fall and it was lovely to catch the last of the fall colours. The marsh boardwalk is one of my favourite trails in the park. We hike it every time we visit. Sometimes even twice. All that fresh air worked wonders during (and after) my pregnancy! It’s good to keep the body moving. Enjoy the rest of your week. Linda
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