The Pipits: Point Pelee, spring 2026

[Colleen Reilly]

May 2, 2026 | 5:30 AM | Point Pelee PP | Point Pelee during Spring Migration is an experience not to be missed! Birds fly long distances, over the huge body of lake water, and arrive exhausted at Point Pelee to rest and feed before continuing their journey to their northern breeding grounds. It can

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The Pipits: Point Pelee, spring 2026 May 2, 2026 | 5:30 AM Point Pelee PP Point Pelee during Spring Migration is an experience not to be missed! Birds fly long distances, over the huge body of lake water, and arrive exhausted at Point Pelee to rest and feed before continuing their journey to their northern breeding grounds. It can be absolutely overwhelming. Come see! RSVP This email was created with Wix.‌ Discover More

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[Diane Dakers]

Hi Colleen:

Im your most recent 'Diane' of the Pipits. We met at Paletta.

I won't be able to make Pt. Pelee, but I have signed up for my first guided walk at Long Point next week.   I plan to stay over night, but when I look for accommodations, the closest I find is in Simcoe.  Still a 40 minute drive to port Rowan.

I thought with your extensive birding experiences, that you might have some recommendations for an overnight stay in the area. 

Thanks for your help.

Diane

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[Vicki Grant Deakin]

Hey Diane,

👋 I recall meeting you on the Paletta day trip. That was both of our first experiences with Th Pipits. I’m not booked on the Long Point excursion but I saw your post to Colleen about accommodations in the area and thought I would respond as I have some experience with this.

You are correct, the only hotels/motels are in Simcoe, Tillsonburg or Port Burrell.  All are more or less 40 minutes away from Long Point PP.

I’ve had luck with Airbnb and VRBO for cottage or other types of rentals. Most of the cottages are booked early or have minimum stay requirements but a couple of options come to mind. VRBO lists several condo units in the $200-$250 range right at the big curve in the road as you enter Long Point on Hwy 59. These may be more flexible on length of stay.

If you don’t mind a bit more rustic accommodation, between Port Rowan and Turkey Point there is an eco adventure place (search for LPFUN) that rents very basic 4 season micro cabins - a bed, heating or AC and a washrooms within or nearby) you can rent by the day.

Last, there used to be a nice B&B in downtown Port Rowan but can’t recall the name. You might try searching for B&B’s specifically but nothing came up in my Expedia search, which is where I found it previously.

Good Luck and good birding!

Vicki Grant Deakin

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On Apr 22, 2026, at 3:06 PM, Diane Dakers <daker...@gmail.com> wrote:



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[Diane Dakers]

Hi Vicki:

Thank you so much !

In my online search, I did find that much like you report, that either places were booked or I didn't meet the minimum night requirement since I can only stay one night.

Great thought about checking our VRBO.  I don't mind eco friendly cottages as long as I get a bathroom of my own 😜

I will continue my search with your very helpful suggestions 😊 

Diane 

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