Following a competitive selection process, Parks Canada awarded a contract to Heritage Restoration Inc. on May 3, 2024, for guardrail replacement and repairs to the Tip Tower in Point Pelee National Park. Work will be underway starting in May and Parks Canada will be working closely with the contractor to […]
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Applications for Artist-in-Residence at Point Pelee Open until March 31
Parks Canada is inviting up to six artists to participate in a 5-day residency program in Point Pelee National Park. The residency will take place from June 16-20, 2024. The artists will have the opportunity to connect with nature and gain inspiration for their next works. Artists will receive accommodation […]
Parks Canada Summer Student Recruitment Closes January 31
Parks Canada is currently recruiting summer students in Southwestern Ontario! Break away from the traditional job scene and work in an inspiring and picturesque environment. As a Forbes 2024 Top 10 Employer in Canada, exciting opportunities to work in protecting and presenting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage are waiting for […]
Point Pelee National Park Closed To Visitors January 19-26, 2024
To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction in the park between January 19 and January 26, 2024, inclusive. Public safety is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada and therefore, Point Pelee […]
Point Pelee National Park Reopens To Visitors
Point Pelee National Park reopened on December 2, 2023, resuming its daily winter hours of 7 a.m. to dusk. Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation have completed the first week of operations for the deer reduction activity in the park as part of the Hyperabundant Deer Management Program. This program […]
Point Pelee National Park Announces Upcoming Temporary Closure
To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction activity in the park between November 24 and December 1, 2023, inclusive. Public safety is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada and therefore, Point […]
Parks Canada Website Will Be Unavailable April 28-30
Please note that the Parks Canada website will be unavailable from Friday, April 28th, 10 pm ET to Sunday, April 30th, 10 pm ET due to maintenance. This operation will not affect the Parks Canada Reservation Service or the Passes and Permits website. The park will be open 6am-10pm every […]
Point Pelee National Park Reopens to Visitors on January 21
Point Pelee National Park will reopen on January 21, 2023, resuming its daily winter hours of 7 a.m. to sunset. Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation have completed the deer reduction activity in the park as part of the Hyperabundant Deer Management Program, which includes ecosystem monitoring, deer population monitoring, species […]
Point Pelee National Park Temporarily Closed to Visitors January 5–20
To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction activity in the park between January 5 and January 20, 2023, inclusive. Public safety of the utmost importance to Parks Canada and therefore, Point Pelee […]
Celebrate The Art Of Nature At Point Pelee National Park
Join Parks Canada and the artist community as we celebrate the art of nature at Point Pelee National Park through the third annual Art at the oTENTiks arts and crafts festival, and the Artist-in-Residence exhibit at the Leamington Arts Centre. Art at the oTENTiks On October 15 and 16, we invite visitors […]