Seeing Point Pelee National Park from a plane

3 ★ best score on our routes · rated 3 of 10

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The southernmost tip of mainland Canada, a sharp sandspit pointing into Lake Erie that funnels migrating birds and monarch butterflies. Look for the narrow V of sand with marsh behind it.

56 of our routes pass it. Ontario

The easy pick

Detroit to Myrtle Beach: sit on the right, on the climb, 9 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.

Questions

Which side of the plane do you see Point Pelee National Park from?

It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (38 of 56). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Point Pelee National Park from a plane?

Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.

Do clouds matter?

Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

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