Visit Birds Canada at Long Point
Long Point is one of North America’s most remarkable places to experience birds, migration, and nature. Stretching into Lake Erie, this globally significant Key Biodiversity Area spans forests, wetlands, shorelines and marshes, supporting millions of birds each year and offering unforgettable opportunities to connect with nature. Whether you’re looking for peaceful trails, migration in action or a closer look at bird science, something is waiting for you here.
©Sandhill CranesPhoto: Sue Drotos
©Sandhill CranesPhoto: Sue Drotos
Places to Explore
Discover Birds Canada’s work in Long Point through our two visitor sites, our Headquarters property and the Long Point Bird Observatory at Old Cut, and experience one of Canada’s most important places for birds.
Birds Canada
Open 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset.
Explore the grounds at your own pace. Walk the trails, take in the views, and experience the habitats and landscapes that make this place special for birds and people.
Visit here to enjoy:
- Four kilometres of self-guided walking trails
- Stop to smell the flowers in our demonstration bird gardens
- Viewing lookouts over Long Point’s Inner Bay
- Picnic areas
- Accessible public washrooms
- Free parking
- Birds Canada Shop
- Community space for rent. Book the Natural Heritage Events Room.
- Download the Birds Canada Trail Map
©Birds Canada, Port RowanPhoto: Steven Evans
Long Point Bird Observatory – Old Cut Research Station
Open during migration season, April-May and mid-August through October.
Experience migration monitoring in action as birds pass through one of the world’s most important stopover sites.
What you can expect:
- Watch researchers catch, band and release wild birds up close.
- Daily bird banding demonstrations (weather permitting) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Guided birding tours (prebooking required)
- Accessible public washrooms
- Free Parking
- Birds Canada Shop
©Old Cut Research StationPhoto: Emma Buck
Preparing for a Day of Birding at Long Point
Whether you’re planning a short visit or a full day in the field, a little preparation can help you make the most of your time.
Start with the Long Point Birding Trail brochure, which highlights key sites across the region and provides a great introduction to the landscape and where to look for birds.
To see the species being observed in real time, check the Long Point Bird Observatory Sightings Board, where recent and notable bird sightings are shared throughout the season. It’s a great way to plan your visit around current activity and see what others are finding nearby.
Long Point: A Place of Global Importance
Long Point is one of Canada’s most important places for birds and a globally significant Key Biodiversity Area, supporting more than 250 documented bird species. Through Birds Canada’s long-term stewardship, the lands we care for at Long Point have been recognized as an Other Effective Conservation Measure (OECM), contributing to Canada’s goal of protecting 30% of lands and waters.
This recognition reflects the importance of protecting habitats that support birds, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems for generations to come.
Group Visits
Whether you’re planning a field trip, community event or special occasion, we’d love to host your group and offer unique experiences at both of our properties.
- School groups, naturalist clubs, community organizations and special gatherings are welcome to book guided experiences at Birds Canada or LPBO. Reach out to the team for more info and to make a booking: lpbo@birdscanada.org
- Meeting and event spaces for workshops, gatherings and rentals are available at Birds Canada through the Natural Heritage Events Room. For rates and bookings, please contact: hello@birdscanada.org
Discover the Science Behind Migration
See how decades of bird monitoring at Long Point help us understand, protect, and conserve birds.