A reminder to our American friends that when visiting, make sure you have proper identification (birth certificate, passport or voter's registration card). Note: A passport is now required for entry into U.S.A. by air. When you arrive you will be greeted by one of our on-duty Customs Officers. If you arrive by boat or private aircraft, check in with Canada Customs by calling 1-888-CANPASS. U.S. residents entering the United States who have been away for more than 48 hours may bring back $400 U.S. worth of goods, duty free, and one litre of alcohol and one litre of tobacco. For U.S. residents returning after an absence of less than 48 hours, the allowance is $200 U.S. worth of goods per person, and no alcohol or tobacco.

Additional Points to Consider for all our Visitors

• There is NOT a bank on the Island. U.S. visitors should exchange money prior to their visit.
• There is NOT an ATM Machine on the Island. Most establishments accept major credit cards or debit cards, few offer CashBack.
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) enforce the law on our Island. The office is located at 1045 West Short Road and an officer can be reached by calling (519)724-2181 or 911 if it is an emergency.
• Our Medical Clinic staff and Ambulance Service are always on duty, in case of emergency call 911.
• The roads on Pelee Island are narrow, and some are gravel. Please allow enough room for bicycles and vehicles travelling in the opposite direction.
• Make allowances for deep canals, ditches, and dykes with soft shoulders
• The maximum speed limit on ALL roads is 80km/h, some are 50km/h and 20km/h.
• Seatbelts must be worn in all motor vehicles.
• Bicycles are vehicles and must be ridden with traffic, not against traffic, in single file. Cyclists are subject to Highway Traffic Act enforcement.
• Everyone under 16 years of age MUST wear a bike helmet.
• Camping is allowed ONLY IN DESIGNATED CAMPGROUNDS.
• Alcohol is prohibited unless you are in licensed premises or your residence. East Park Campground has a prohibition on alcohol.
• The legal drinking age is 19 in Ontario.
• Garbage cans are provided throughout the Island for litter and garbage disposal.
• It is a federal offense to remove any rock or anything else that is indigenous to Pelee Island.

"Enjoy Pelee Island. Take lots of pictures & leave only footprints!"