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Map of Essex County
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The Tunnel:
At the tunnel exit, turn left on to Park St. Turn left again onto Ouellette Ave. Travel south on Ouellette which becomes
Dougall. Continue south to the end of Dougall. Shortly thereafter, exit right for Howard Ave. (do not enter Hwy. 401) and
continue south to the third set of lights turn left onto Highway #3.
The Bridge:
Sign of Point Pelee
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When you leave the bridge follow the signs for Highway #3. You will be on Huron Church Rd. which is also Highway #3. Do
not go onto the 401, stay right for Highway #3 (Leamington).
Either way, now follow Highway #3 for approximately 35-45 minutes. There are 2 exits for Leamington. Take the second exit
for Erie Street. Turn right onto Erie Street and travel through eight stop light intersections. At the ninth intersection
(Erie St. & Seacliff Dr.,/County Rd. #20) turn left. Drive approximately 1 km (1/2 mile), and you will see a large Point
Pelee National Park sign indicating a right turn. After making the right turn on Bevel Line, follow this road for approximately
10 minutes to arrive at the front gates of the park.
From Highway 401
Sign of Point Pelee
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At exit #48 there is a large sign for Point Pelee National Park. Take this exit south onto Highway #77. You will travel
through Comber, Staples, Blytheswood and arrive in Leamington. Highway #77 turns into Erie St. Travel through eight traffic
light intersections. At the ninth intersection (Erie St. and Seacliff Dr,/County Road #20, turn left. Drive approximately
1 km (1/2 mile), and you will see a large Point Pelee National Park sign indicating a right turn on Bevel Line. After making
the right turn, follow this road for approximately 10 minutes to the front gates of the Park.
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