Near the east end of Harris-Garno Road is the Florian Diamante Nature Reserve and the beginning of the Eco-Trail that is suitable for cycling or walking. It goes south through fields and along hedgerows as well as woodlands, some of which are alvar (thin soil over limestone) habitats with a diversity of wildflowers, butterflies, birds, and rare island snakes. From this trail the new Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) wetland complex can be seen. This 25 ha. wetland was created by breaking artificial drainage tiles, excavating low-lying areas, and building a 1.5 km berm around the outside. This site was once part of a large interior marsh on Pelee Island that was drained in the late 1800s. NCC restored this habitat in 2020-21 and it is now bustling with wildlife. Follow the trail around the edge of the wetland to the wildlife viewing blind, or drive to the parking area off Henderson Rd.
Link to trail map: https://www.pelee.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Pelee_Trails_2022-scaled.jpg
We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE.
Region(s): Essex County
Nearby towns and cities: Pelee Island
Trail feature tags: alvar
Island Eco-Trail characteristics
Length: unknownDifficulty: Moderate (Trail classifications)
Trail surface: Natural
Trail use: Hiking and Cycling
Accessibility Notes: Not wheelchair accessible
Fees: None
Flora & Fauna:
Not yet reported
Contact:
Pelee Township (519) 724-2931
Find it: Harris-Garno Road
GPS Coordinates (main trailhead):
Latitude: 41.8178400
Longitude: -82.6356560