Pelee Island South Ontario Map

About Pelee Island South, Ontario

Pelee Island South is a locality in Essex, Ontario, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Pelee Island South is located at 41.7431°N, 82.6408°W.

Pelee Island South, the southernmost inhabited point in Canada, unfurls under a sky that often seems impossibly vast, a gentle sweep of fertile land cradled by Lake Erie. It lies 34.4 km south of Leamington, ON (from Leamington, ON: bearing 186°T), and is situated 4.6 km east-south-east of Pelee Island. Here, the terrain is remarkably flat, a low-lying expanse of rich, dark soil that promises abundance, punctuated by the quiet murmur of water lapping at its shores. Vineyards stretch out like emerald carpets, their rows meticulously aligned, and in the warmer months, the air carries the sweet, earthy perfume of ripening grapes. Along the coast, a mosaic of sandy beaches and rugged limestone bluffs offers a stark contrast, where the wind, carrying the scent of freshwater and distant shores, whispers through the sparse trees. The light here, particularly as dusk settles, possesses a remarkable softness, bathing the landscape in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet benediction over the land. The history of Pelee Island South is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of its agricultural heart and the resilience of its inhabitants. For generations, this island has been a vital breadbasket, its economy deeply intertwined with the cultivation of grapes, tender fruits, and soybeans, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of daily life. Evidence of its past can be seen in the weathered farmhouses and the sturdy stone walls that delineate fields, whispers of earlier settlers who carved their livelihoods from this fertile ground. The island's unique climate, a result of its southerly latitude and the moderating influence of the Great Lake, allows for crops that might struggle elsewhere, fostering a distinct local character tied to the bounty of the seasons. Even the occasional dramatic storm that rolls across Lake Erie seems to reinforce the island's deep connection to the elements, a constant reminder of the powerful forces that shape this special place.

About This Pelee Island South Map Page

Explore Pelee Island South, Ontario, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.743056, -82.640833. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Pelee Island South includes the postal code (N8H), telephone area code (226, 249, 289, 343, 365, 382, 416, 437, 519, 548, 613, 647, 705, 742, 807, 905). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Pelee Island South 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.