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LeamingtonLeamington, Ontario
Give Leamington 2 nights in May or September for Point Pelee: it is a small town, and the park plus Hillman Marsh is the whole reason to come.
Leamington is Canada's southernmost town, on the 42nd parallel, and the gateway to Point Pelee National Park and Hillman Marsh. Birders come for spring and autumn migration; everyone else comes for the marsh boardwalk, the beach and Lake Erie perch. Two nights covers the park properly; one night is a rushed look.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- May–Jun and Sep–Oct (migration and mild weather)
- avoid Jul–Aug (humid, busy park), Jan–Feb (cold, most seasonal businesses shut)
- Airports
- YQG · YYZ
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Leamington911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Leamington District Memorial Hospital+1 519-326-2373
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Leamington, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime small town; the real risks are driving Highway 3 at dusk with deer and farm traffic, marsh mosquitoes and ticks…
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 519-326-2373 Leamington District Memorial Hospital
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYQG Windsor International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) northwest; the nearest scheduled service.YQG Windsor International Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) northwest; the nearest scheduled service.
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: the park gate is about 10 km (6.2 mi) from the town centre and Hillman Marsh is 6 km (3.7 mi) east.A car is the practical choice: the park gate is about 6.2 mi (10 km) from the town centre and Hillman Marsh is 3.7 mi (6 km) east.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4)
- Sit-down mealLake Erie perch dinner$22–32 (≈ US$16–25)
- Street or quick mealAll-day breakfast$13–20 (≈ US$10–15)
- BeerDraught beer in a bar$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxicheck$15–20 (≈ US$11–15)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$20–40 (≈ US$15–30)
- Budget bedCampsite, water and electric, a night, per roomC$52 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedBudget motel or B&B room, a night, per roomC$150 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedBudget motel or B&B room, a night, per roomC$200 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YQG Windsor International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) northwest; the nearest scheduled service. Leamington's own airstrip (CLM2) has no scheduled flights.) · YYZ Toronto Pearson (About 3.5–4 h by car; use only if the fare is much cheaper.)YQG Windsor International Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) northwest; the nearest scheduled service. Leamington's own airstrip (CLM2) has no scheduled flights.) · YYZ Toronto Pearson (About 3.5–4 h by car; use only if the fare is much cheaper.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low), wettest Apr (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Leamington: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
11 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
9 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: the park gate is about 10 km from the town centre and Hillman Marsh is 6 km east. LTGO on-demand transit runs point-to-point, booked at least 45 minutes ahead (adult fare about $3). Enterprise on Talbot St W rents cars. Cycling to the park is possible but the road is fast and open.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Point Pelee National Park
goDoor to door: 20–30 min each way
Drive 10 km (6.2 mi) south from the town centre to the gate, then walk or take the in-park shuttle to the TipDrive 6.2 mi (10 km) south from the town centre to the gate, then walk or take the in-park shuttle to the Tip
The reason to come. Marsh boardwalk first, then the Tip; allow half a day.
Hillman Marsh Conservation Area
goDoor to door: 10–15 min
Drive 6 km (3.7 mi) east on Mersea Road 2Drive 3.7 mi (6 km) east on Mersea Road 2
About $6 per car at the self-serve gate; 5 km (3.1 mi) of trails and viewing towers.About $6 per car at the self-serve gate; 3.1 mi (5 km) of trails and viewing towers.
Kingsville
goDoor to door: 15 min
Drive west on Highway 3, about 13 km (8.1 mi)Drive west on Highway 3, about 8.1 mi (13 km)
Wineries, a walkable main street and the ferry dock from late August.
Door to door: 45–55 min
Drive northwest on Highway 3, about 50 km (31 mi)Drive northwest on Highway 3, about 31 mi (50 km)
A half-day for the riverfront and Caesars; not worth it just for shopping.
Pelee Island
overnightDoor to door: About 1.5 h crossing plus boarding
Ferry from the Leamington terminal, late April to late August
Day-tripping is tight; sleep over if you want to cycle the island.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Erie Street corridor (town centre)
Hotels, restaurants and the marina within a short walk; best for a car-free evening.
Point Pelee Drive / park edge
Closest to the park gate and the marsh; book early for May and September weekends.
Wheatley and Campers Cove
East of town, cheaper camping and cabins; needs a car for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- $250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain hotel double room1 × 2 nights × C$180 | C$360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × C$160 | C$640 |
| Point Pelee park entry, per vehicle per day1 × C$12 · check | C$12 |
| Hillman Marsh entry, per car1 × C$6 | C$6 |
| LTGO on-demand transit, adult fare2 × C$3 | C$6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$25 · check | C$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$107 |
| Trip total≈ C$295 per person per day, bed included | C$1,181≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; park entry and ferry fares extra. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2.50–5 (≈ US$2–4) |
| All-day breakfast | $13–20 (≈ US$10–15) |
| Lake Erie perch dinner | $22–32 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Burger or sandwich | $15–18 (≈ US$11–14) |
| Draught beer in a bar | $7–9 (≈ US$6–7) |
| 5 km taxicheck | $15–20 (≈ US$11–15) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $20–40 (≈ US$15–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Point Pelee entry is charged per vehicle; buy online or at the gate and keep the receipt for the day.
- The park shuttle to the Tip runs in season only: check dates before you plan the walk.
- Pelee Island ferries switch from Leamington to Kingsville in late August, and the Sandusky, Ohio run stops from mid-September: check the sailing before booking.
- Summer weekends fill every hotel in town; book weeks ahead for May and September.
- Mosquitoes and ticks are real around the marsh: repellent and long sleeves.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Leamington District Memorial Hospital
- +1 519-326-2373
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Leamington District Memorial Hospital+1 519-326-2373
Embassy
No embassies in Leamington; the nearest consulates are in Toronto. US citizens: the Detroit consulate is about an hour away via Windsor.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- LTGO on-demand transit, adult: about $3 (≈ US$3), book at least 45 min ahead (check)
- Point Pelee park entry, per vehicle: about $12 (≈ US$9) per day (check)
- Hillman Marsh entry, per car: $6 (≈ US$5) at the self-serve gate
- Pelee Island ferry, Leamington terminal: late April to late August only; switches to Kingsville after that (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Sorry — Sorry / Excuse me
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the park gate? — Where is the park gate?
Tipping is expected: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Leamington. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun and Sep–Oct (migration and mild weather) · avoid Jul–Aug (humid, busy park), Jan–Feb (cold, most seasonal businesses shut) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-to-bed contract for the Leamington terminal: sailing dates, Kingsville switchover and a taxi fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Erie Street, the marina, Point Pelee gate and Hillman Marsh.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Point Pelee, Hillman Marsh, Leamington Arts Centre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Migration-season fixtures so the birding weeks can go green.