Whitefish Island is located in Sault Ste Marie in Ontario’s Algoma Country. It is a 0.62 mile (1km) long teardrop-shaped island. The Island is just across the and can be accessed by footbridge. The island is a fantastic place to explore the walking trails that take you along the St Mary’s River. Whitefish Island was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1981 because of the pre contact remains found there and the Aboriginal encampment.
Finish your long weekend with a day exploring Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, the largest Nation in Ontario by area. Take a hike on the Bebamikawe Trail, step into a guided cultural or culinary experience, visit Mishibinijma Art Gallery, and bring some of the Island home with you from the Wiky gift shop.
After the Powwow, head over to Bayside Resort on Manitowaning Bay in Wikwemikong for a one or two-night stay. The only things you'll need to bring are food, friends and slippers to cozy up in! Each log cabin comes equipped with everything you need for a relaxing getaway.
August 31 - September 1, 2024
M’Chigeeng marks the end of the Island’s traditional Powwow season. This vibrant community along the Niagara Escarpment is the second-largest First Nation on Mnidoo Mnising. The pow-wow grounds are spacious and provide lots of room for dancing, as well as enjoying the large assortment of food and crafts the vendors have on offer.
There is no other place quite like the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, just around the corner from Lillian’s in M'Chigeeng. Part art gallery (and oh, what art!), part breathtaking museum, and part cultural experience, visitors are invited to experience the authentic expression of the Anishinaabe language, culture, and spirituality. And don't forget the gift shop!
Once in M’Chigeeng, you’ll have time for a morning stop at Lillian’s Crafts before the Powwow Grand Entry at 1pm — a must for every traveler to Manitoulin! Even if you don't leave with a piece of art or craftwork, you'll be richer for experiencing the brilliant cultural and historic work on display.
Settle into your luxury eco-dome in Whitefish River First Nation. Disconnect from the hustle and relax in your private geodome under the stars, watching the sunset over the La Cloche Mountains. You can plan a guided hike or boat tour with your hosts as well!
On your way to the Island, stock up on weekend treats at Raven Rising Global Indigenous Chocolates on Cedar Street in downtown Sudbury. Choose from an assortment of beautiful bars and bonbons — or send a gift subscription to a friend — all featuring global Indigenous flavours.
Cando's Corner is a self-service First Nation gas station located 15km NNW of Marathon on Pic River 50 .
The station doesn't just have fuel though, it also offers many other services and amenities to its customers. The gas station also sells tobacco products, which may be of interest to some customers.
Anishinaabe Wild Rice Experience is a family operated business that provides an authentic cultural hands-on activity for learners who want to experience harvesting and processing wild rice in a traditional and contemporary setting. The Friday Family can trace their harvesting of wild rice from Whitefish Lake several generations and want to share this traditional way of life of harvesting wild rice.