As a result of these attitudes, very little of southern Ontario's once extensive marshland has survived. The marsh in Point Pelee, although only a remnant of a much larger marsh, is still one of the largest remaining segments in southern Ontario. At first glance, there is a sameness about Point Pelee's marsh. A sea of cattails stretches as far as the eye can see. Set into this sea is a mosaic of various-sized ponds.
Water is a key element in any marsh.
The surface is a good place to look for frogs, turtles, muskrats, snakes, and various insects. Darting over the water are the flying adults of aquatic insect larvae, including dragonflies and damselflies. Back to Natural Heritage Information last updated January 1, 2001.