Natural Features
Presqu'ile--French for "almost an island"-- is a boomerang shaped spit of sand and limestone that juts sharply into Lake Ontario. The land formation is a tombolo, created as wind and waves piled sand and gravel from the lake bottom between a limestone island and the mainland. The action of the water and wind reinforces the peninsula with sand and causes the beach to grow by as much as 2 metres each year!
The park is a haven for migratory birds. About 126 species of birds nest here, and at least 317 species have been sighted enroute to destinations such as South America, the Arctic, Europe and Asia. Each autumn, the park is a gathering point for monarch butterflies as they begin their migratory trek to Mexico.
Park Facilities & Activities
The park has 394 campsites, including 24 with electricity. The park also offers a grassy picnic area overlooking Lake Ontario, shoreline and forest trails, fishing and boating, and a long wide sandy beach. Presqu'ile is one of the best places in Ontario for birdwatching. Tens of thousands of waterfowl, including many rare shorebirds are visible from the sandy beach. Regular interpretive programs are offered from April through October, including slide talks, guided hikes and children's programs.
For further information on this park telephone 1-613-475-2204.
To learn about Lake Superior,established in 1945,noted for its ancient Canadian Shield topography and rugged, rocky coastline, please continue onto the next page.
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