June 7-8, 2024
Red Lake Anishinaape Annual Traditional Pow Wow, Red Lake, ON
This year's Pow Wow will be at Keesic Beach on the shore of Red Lake. Grand Entry at 6 pm on Friday and at 12 pm on Saturday.
For more information, visit the Red Lake Community Pow Wow Facebook page or email ripowwowcircle@gmail.com.
June 8-9, 2024
This 16th annual pow wow will once again take place at Lee Park in North Bay and is a free family event. This is a special year as the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre celebrates 50 years in North Bay! Sunrise Ceremony Saturday and Sunday at 5:30 am at the Sacred Fire Tipi. Grand Entry is at noon on Saturday, and 7 pm for the evening. Sunday - noon. Bring your feast bundle for the Community Feast on Saturday at 5 pm.
June 1, 2024
The 3rd Annual 2-Spirit Pow Wow will be held at Downsview Park in Toronto and will be hosted by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations.
For more information, visit the 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations Facebook.
Pickle Lake is the most northerly community in Ontario that is accessible year-round by road. Vast virgin forests stretch for hundreds of miles beyond the horizon. This huge wilderness is only 300 miles from the coast of Hudson Bay, Ontario's subarctic. There are a variety of accommodations in Pickle Lake including lodges, fly-in outpost cabins, and hotels.
Located about 35 miles north of the Canada-US Border, Morson is literally "at the end of the road." But for those who enjoy outdoor recreation, it is the beginning of a unique and wonderful outdoor experience. Morson and Bergland together make up the Township of Lake of the Woods. Morson has immediate access to unspoiled tracts of wilderness in the heart of the Lake of the Woods. This is truly a first-class recreation area for anglers, boaters, and nature lovers.
A vigorous resort community with a beautifully developed waterfront that includes a boat launch and park area as well as hiking and biking trails. Emo is a scenic stop on the "MOM's Way" (Manitoba-Ontario-Minnesota) route. Just north of Emo, off Highway 615 you'll find the Clearwater/Pipestone Chain of Lakes which is home to several fishing and hunting lodges.
Situated right next to one of Northern Ontario’s natural wonders is the town of Kakabeka Falls. Located right off the Highway in town, Kakabeka Falls Park has a full viewing deck where you can see the waterfalls of the Kaministiqua River drop over 90 feet into a gorge. The view is especially spectacular during the spring runoff. The town itself has all the services and accommodations you need including a hotel, service stations and retail shopping.
Upsala has some of the best sights in Northern Ontario but also can provide activities for everyone. Upsala is unique in that it genuinely has some of the best fishing and hunting spots in the entire world. The natural setting of the community and region makes it an ideal getaway for the outdoorsman.
This area has many lakes, rivers, and forested land that offer locals and visitors excellent hunting and fishing opportunities. Whether you are looking for a remote wilderness experience, family vacation, or just a terrific beach to try during your highway travels, the Township of Ignace welcomes you! There is a variety of accommodations in Ignace including lodges, campgrounds, hotels, and fly-in outpost camps.
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