1. Long Point Is A World Biosphere Reserve This pennisula provides a unique blend of habitats - long uninterrupted beaches, undisturbed sand dunes, grassy ridges, wet meadows, woodlands, marshes and ponds, and a shallow Inner Bay which was designated by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in 1986. The core of the biosphere reserve is the 3250 hectacre Long Point National Wildlife Area, administrated by the Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment Canada since 1979. Other parks and protected areas include Long Point Provincial Park (262 camping sites), Provincial Crown Marsh, and the Big Creek National Wildlife Area.

2. Long Point is The Graveyard of the Great Lakes Over the years more than 150 ships and 600 lives have been lost navigating the waters at Long Point. These wrecks provide provide divers a memorable experience, some being in quite shallow water.

3. A Major Migration Route It is a major bird and butterfly migration route. Bird Studies Canada is located at Long Point. There is a bird observatory open to the public in spring and fall. Here you will find habitat conservation areas, species monitoring and conservation programs. Thousands of butterflies rest here on there way to and from Mexico each year.

4. The best sport fishing on the Great Lakes This area was once home to the world’s largest freshwater fishing fleet. Today many tournaments are held to catch fish weighing in as large as 50 pounds. Try the Bluff Bar for the big ones! Ice fishing on Long Point Bay is extremely popular. Rent an ice hut for the day!

5. Long Point is home too more that 750 animal species Long Point hosts countless variations of wildlife which is why it is so desired by birdwatchers, as well it has the highest turtle population in Ontario with seven different varieties.

6. Long Point was once inhabited by pirates, thieves and rowdies In its day it was difficult to police the taverns and brothels inhabited by seamen. The Ontario government finally sold off the entire point, as they could no longer control the area. To this day you cannot get a liquor license on Long Point.

7. It is home to one of the world’s most prestigious private hunting club’s The Long Point Company owns a large piece of the point that they bought in the early 1900’s when the Ontario government gave up in desperation on policing it. Today wealthy outdoorsmen fly in to hunt deer, duck and fish. Look for the red cabins on Long Point inner bay. Members must always wear a suit and tie to dinner!

8. A hurricane in 1870 blew out a channel right through the point! Boats no longer had to sail around the entire 23 km point. The lighthouse at the channel is now a private home. It can be seen on Erie Blvd just before Long Point Provincial Park. 30 years later another storm blew it back in again!

9. Hundreds of Arctic Tundra Swans grace Long Point Bay Both in the spring and fall, on their migration to and from the Arctic, these fantastic birds visit Long Point Bay to rest on their long journey.

10. Long Point is part of Norfolk County Norfolk County is Ontario’s largest producer of farm fresh produce. Almost ever type of native fresh fruit and vegetable is grown and can be picked at local area farms.