Point Petre
Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area
A headland at the southern tip of the county that extends into Lake Ontario, with limestone beaches, forest, and lake views. Monarch butterflies migrate through here in autumn.
Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area lies at the southernmost tip of the county. The lakeshore consists of flat limestone bedrock and pebble beaches, while the interior is made up of large forests and meadows. It is a site for birdwatching and for viewing the autumn migration of monarch butterflies, and it also has a short hiking trail. The original lighthouse nearby has been removed, and a weather station now stands here. Entry is free, and there are no visitor facilities. It is about a 30-minute drive by car, and it suits visitors who enjoy quiet, natural settings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Little Bluff Conservation Area
- Macaulay Heritage Park
- Picton
- Sandbanks Provincial Park
- Bloomfield
- Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park
- Glenora Ferry
- Millennium Trail