On The Water
Begin your day by arriving at Chiefswood Park located along the banks of the Grand River. You will meet your canoe guide and start off by discussing the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address which will provide understanding around our belief system. Next the guide will go through the safety and basic paddling lessons. Everyone will get fitted for their personal floatation devices (PFDs) and paddles. Now it is launch time! Your guide will assist you with getting into the canoe or kayak correctly and safely.
The paddle will start by going upstream. The guide will lead the group up then pull off to the side of the river and direct everyone to follow along. At the side of the river your guide will provide Haudenosaunee history and culture. The first stop will discuss our creation story and our beliefs around that.
The rest of the stops along the river will discuss the history of the Six Nations regarding our traditional lands and how we came to live in this area, the way Six Nations was when the people came to this area, the life and transportation system of the water ways, stories of adaption and survival, and family life. While on the Grand River you will be able to enjoy the Carolinian Forest that surrounds the river and the wildlife in and around the river.
Length: 3 hours
Dates: June-September
Booking Conditions
This agreement represents the understanding between the Client (referred to as "you") and Six Nations Tourism (hereinafter known as the "Organizer"). By accepting these terms, you acknowledge that you have carefully reviewed and agreed to the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not consent to these Terms and Conditions, you will not be eligible for Six Nations Tourism services.
Provision of Services:
As the client, you will avail yourself of services offered by Six Nations Tourism, including but not limited to:
Cultural Experience Packages
Step-on Bus Tours
National Historic Site Tours
The Organizer commits to:
Ensuring the fulfillment of agreements
Prioritizing the health and safety of visitors, considering medical concerns, mobility, and accessibility.
Terms of Agreement:
This agreement becomes effective on the date of your service request.
The agreement may be terminated if you, as the client, fail to meet your financial responsibilities to the Organizer.
Any amendments to this Agreement must be submitted and confirmed by the Organizer within two weeks of any planned tour.
The Organizer reserves the right to modify the sequence of events only in cases where a service provider is unable to fulfill the client's requests, such as unavailability of dancers, speakers, or crafters due to special circumstances.
Payments:
All payments are to be made in Canadian dollars, unless an alternative agreement has been reached between the Client and the Organizer, and are due prior to the event date.
Payment methods accepted include cash, debit, or credit card.
An invoice will be issued, and any outstanding balance must be settled 30 days before your booking date.
All payments will include an Administration Fee.
Any additional expenses incurred by the Organizer will require prior approval from the client and will be added to the final payment.
Cancellation Policy:
Full Refund: Applicable for cancellations made 60 calendar days prior to your booking.
50% Refund: Applicable for cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to your booking, with the exclusion of the Administration Fee.
No Refund: No refunds are available for any cancellations confirmed with the Organizer within 14 days of your booking.
Please acknowledge your understanding and agreement to these terms by submitting your booking request. Your cooperation and adherence to these conditions are vital to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience with Six Nations Tourism.
What we do
Six Nations Tourism offers a unique experience to explore the rich culture of the Haudenosaunee. Visitors will be provided with information about our culture, National Historic Sites, events, facilities, organizations & services located on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.
We welcome all visitors to discover what Six Nations of the grand River has to offer through our Cultural Experience Packages. We can accommodate a cultural experience for every visitor.
Below are details on our Cultural Experience Packages and Historic Sites.
Historical Sites:
Chiefswood National Historic Site:
Chiefswood National Historic Site is the childhood home to Mohawk Poetess E. Pauline Johnson. Chiefswood NHS represents both the Mohawk culture of Pauline's father and British, Victorian culture of her mother. Pauline was caught in the middle and her writing and career reflect this.
Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks:
The Mohawk Chapel is the oldest building on our territory. Built in 1785 its eight stained glass windows depict the founding of the confederacy, or relationship to the British Crown, the relocation to the Grand River, the history of the Chapel and its relationship to the Mohawk Institute. This Chapel was part of the original grounds of the Mohawk Institute.
To book your Cultural Experience Package, please select which packages you are interested in, and our Tourism Coordinator will create an itinerary for your trip.
Once you have selected your Experience Package, our team will make the necessary coordinating efforts to ensure that your trip is a success. Our Tourism Coordinator will follow up with you for details in creating your unique experience package itinerary and will inform with what programming can be provided at that time.
