Cape Croker Park
Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario
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Cape Croker Park, owned and operated by the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation is a year-round Indigenous Tourism Destination located on the western shores of Manitou gichigaming “Lake of the Great Spirit” (Georgian Bay, Ontario). The Campground is open from May to Thanksgiving Day, while the Park itself is open year-round! The Park encompasses 520 acres nestled between high limestone bluffs. Cape Croker Park makes a perfect get-a-way for the whole family. With 315 campsites, suitable for tents and trailers, our large capacity can accommodate all types of campers. Electrical sites are available in some camping areas. Sites are comfortably laid out and close to all you’ll need while you’re away from home.
Although Cape Croker Park is a small part of the 2 million acres of our Traditional Territory, it contains rich natural beauty and has deep cultural roots. Our team of experienced Anishinaabe naturalists and guides offer access to these lands and cultural history through Anishinaabe Cultural Experiences. These experiences will introduce you to the Anishinaabek culture through guided hikes, art, storytelling, hands-on learning, and traditional plants. You will learn how we used plants for food, medicine, in ceremony and in daily life. You will hear stories passed down through the generations, stories of our deep connection to and understanding of the natural world. You will hear Anishinaabemowin, our language, and possibly learn a few words. After participating in the Anishinaabe Cultural Experiences, take a break with swim in our beautiful blue water of Wiikwedoonse (Sydney Bay), relax on the beach, and take home a bottle of our Award-Winning Maple Syrup from Ziibaakdakaan Maple right in the park, where we have produced maple syrup for feasting, ceremony, and trade in this exact location for centuries.
Neyaashiinigmiing and Stories of the Land
Mere kilometers outside of Canada, in unceded Anishinaabek territory, you can experience Neyaashiinigmiing – that beautiful point of land that almost looks like an island but is only partially surrounded by water. Here, you can step back in time with storyteller, naturalist, and culture-keeper, Lenore Keeshig. You’ll be introduced to living artifacts (vivifacts - Culturally Modified Trees) and understand how they came to be. You’ll hear stories that describe the creation of the very land you are walking on; learn about the people, their history, and their connection to the place they call home. This will also be an opportunity to breathe in the aromas of hardwoods, conifers, and stand on some of the highest points on the Saugeen Bruce Peninsula looking over Wiikwedoonse (Sydney Bay) and Manitou gichigaming (Georgian Bay). You will sit and eat lunch along the trail, sip wild ginger tea and come away with an understanding why Neyaashiinigmiing is so special. Participants will receive a small token of remembrance after the hike.
Starting Price: $100
Book nowGinebek Miikaans
Your Anishinaabe guide will introduce you to the natural and cultural wonders found along Ginebek Miikaans – the Snake Trail Boardwalk. This trail winds through mixed forest, to the edges of an active beaver dam and lodge, and along the shoreline of Sydney Bay. During this exploration you will learn about the traditional plants and wildlife that play a pivotal role in the traditional and contemporary lives of the Anishinaabek people. Spend some time at our two lookouts to take in the natural beauty of Sydney Bay and a beaver pond teeming with life. Sampling fresh, locally harvested Cedar tea will amplify your connection to these sites.
Starting Price: $35
Book nowFire Making and Wilderness Skills
Fire played a vital role in the traditional lives of the Anishinaabek people. It is used for cooking, preparation of medicines, tool making, and ceremonies. These traditional uses continue to this day. Learn how to make fire with all-natural materials and with historic trade items, as well as other unique wilderness skills, such as navigating by the sun with a solar compass. You will leave with the skills to start your own fire and travel safely in the outdoors without modern conveniences.
Starting Price: $45-65
Book nowAt Home on the Land
The Anishinaabek people have a deep connection to and knowledge of the natural world. Join an Anishinaabe guide on this unique hike to enjoy the amazing views from the 250-ft high bluffs, find and identify wildlife signs, and take in a landscape carved out during the last ice age. While exploring this trail within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek people, you will learn about many plants used for food, tools, medicine, and ceremonies. You will also have the opportunity to sample refreshments made with some of these plants!
Starting Price: $115-155
Book nowAnishinaabe Arts
Anishinaabe Arts is a hands-on experience working with plant and animal materials to create an authentic Anishinaabe souvenir under the guidance of storyteller, naturalist, and culture-keeper, Lenore Keeshig. Participants will hear stories related to the materials used; learn how it was harvested and prepared. While some of these art souvenirs are made for children, this is not necessarily a program for children. Some of these activities require the use of sharp instruments.
Starting Price: $30
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