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| Place | Pelee Island |
| Type | Compact Rural Community |
| Province / Territory | Ontario (ON) |
| Location | Essex |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 41.763333 |
| Longitude | -82.688889 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | FDLEL |
Pelee Island is a compact rural community in Essex, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a town. Pelee Island is located at 41.7633°N, 82.6889°W.
Pelee Island lies like a weathered stone dropped into the vastness of Lake Erie, its low-lying shores often whispering secrets to the water's edge. It lies 32.8 km south-south-west of Leamington, ON (from Leamington, ON: bearing 193°T), and is situated 32.1 km south-east of Colchester. The terrain here is a gentle sprawl, a mosaic of vineyards stretching towards the horizon and pockets of Carolinian forest, their ancient trees still holding the quiet dignity of generations. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a humid sweetness, a blend of sun-baked earth and ripening fruit, a palpable breath that softens the sharp edges of the day. Along the shoreline, the land gives way to pebbles and sand, a constant ebb and flow dictated by the lake’s moods, and the calls of unseen birds echo across the open fields, a natural chorus to the island’s slow unfolding. Historically, Pelee Island has been shaped by the bounty of its fertile soil and the protective embrace of the surrounding water. Its economy, once more diversified, now leans heavily on viticulture, with vineyards producing award-winning wines that carry the unique character of this southernmost Canadian land. The island’s past is also marked by its strategic importance, a stepping stone in various historical narratives, though today its primary legacy is one of peaceful cultivation and natural beauty, a haven for migrating birds and a quiet retreat for its residents. The ferry, a lifeline to the mainland, arrives and departs with a steady rhythm, a reminder of the island’s unique isolation and its enduring connection to the wider world, a place where time seems to stretch and contract with the changing seasons.
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Location data for Pelee Island is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |