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Point Petre
In addition to the wonders of nature found at Monarch Point, it also has a unique connection to an important part of Canada's aviation history: it was the location of the launch site for the free flight-test models of the CF-105 Avro Arrow. At Monarch Point Conservation Reserve, visitors on the trail can walk/hike to the Raise the Arrow commemorative parkette, get a view of the launch site for the free-flight test models and see the remnants of the AVRO-ORENDA Jet Engine Tethered Propulsion Ring used to test the Arrow’s “Iroquois” jet engine.
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South Shore Joint Initiative
We’re proud to help celebrate the hard work of Ontario Parks and the South Shore Joint Initiative in the establishment of Monarch Point Conservation Reserve on the south shore of Prince Edward County! This newly protected area supports many ecological, geological, recreation, and cultural heritage values. The designation will strengthen the long-term protection and health of local wildlife and ecosystems in the areas previously known as Ostrander Crown Land Block and Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area.
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Monarch Point Conservation Reserve
The name comes from the south shore of Prince Edward County being recognized as an International Monarch Butterfly Reserve as during the migration season it provides an important space for butterflies on their journey south. Monarch Point is also recognized as a globally significant Important Bird and Biodiversity Area protecting several species at risk, such as turtles, a provincially significant wetland, and a globally rare alvar ecosystem. The plants found here are uniquely adapted to handle the harsh conditions of flooding and drought that can take place from the shallow soil over bedrock.
coming in
may 2025
explore 'The Ones We Met - Inuit Traditional Knowledge and the Franklin Expedition', on loan from the Canadian Museum of History.
Point Petre in Prince Edward County, ON
+1-613-393-3319
Tuesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM