Monarch migration on at Pelee

As autumn air brings cooler temperatures and the leaves begin to change, birds and butterflies are in flight at Point Pelee National Park. For a moment in time, Point Pelee can become the temporary home to thousands of Monarch butterflies on their 3000 km journey south to the mountains of central Mexico. Not to mention, migrating birds, dragonflies and bats.

Let the trails lead you down to the tip for a very personal glimpse at this natural phenomenon or participate in one of PPNP's fall migration programs.

Fall Migration Programming

Discover Monarchs a live exhibit showcasing the extraordinary lifecycle of the Monarch from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis and finally, to adult butterfly. Monarchs is on display now through September 30 at the Visitor Centre.

Daily Monarch Counts begin Tuesday, September 6 at 7 pm and continue until September 30. Join an interpreter on a hike to the Tip and see how many you can spot. Hundreds? Thousands? If you can't make it to the park, follow the migration on Twitter. We'll be "tweeting" daily Monarch numbers and other migration highlights throughout the fall. Visit www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pelee or www.twitter.com/PointPeleeNP for the latest information. Remember, Monarchs roosting at the Tip in the evening will still be at the park in the morning. Be sure to arrive early, however, as they will take flight as soon as the sun warms their wings.