Pelee Island Heritage Centre & Explore Pelee Tours
Geology Tour
For those fascinated by the geology of the Lake Erie Islands with a focus on Pelee. Covers the Middle Devonian landscape, a look at drilling evidence, paleontology, glacial striations and erratics, evidence of caverns, the alvars, island quarrying and more.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Cost: $50/person (min. 4ppl)
Agricultural Tour
For those interested in farming and food issues. An overview of the history of farming on an island, a look at crop specialties, soils, and climate. The source of foods over the years, the co-operative movement, organics, viticulture and the current farming practices and crops are also discussed.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Cost: $50/person (min. 4ppl)
Cemetery Tour
The record of past residents is explored. Revealing lake tragedies, epidemics, early mortality patterns, waves of immigrants, veteran's sacrifices, heroes and more. Includes a look at the Sheridan Point Cemetery as well as the Catholic Cemetery on East West Road.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Cost: $50/person (min. 4ppl)
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