Chiefswood Park

Spring Indigenous Market
2022-05-28 14:00 - 20:00 UTC | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
The Spring Indigenous Craft Show & Smoke Dance Competition is a one-day event featuring
local Six Nations of the Grand River artists and vendors. In partnership with the Woodland Cultural Centre, Chiefswood Park welcomes guests, visitors, and community members to this first annual event!
Date: May 28th, 2pm – 8pm
40+ vendors, food trucks, and so much more!
Competition registration 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Smoke dance competition 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Entry to the Park is by donation or canned good for the Six Nations Food Bank
Please ensure you like and follow the Chiefswood Park Instagram and Facebook pages for all upcoming information regarding this and other fun events! Please call Chiefswood Park for more information: (519) 752-3969

Feast Basket
2022-05-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Baskets are crafted with sturdy, tightly woven black ash splints that are used by hunters and trappers to bring their harvests home. Women used them to carry the plants and food they harvest. Today, with the re-emergence of natural products gaining traction, more and more people are using these traditional baskets in their everyday lives for shopping, gathering, or simply transporting items from one place to another.
Come enjoy the day with us and learn something new!

Please note that we will have the cabins available for rent for people who are interested. If you would like to book head to our website www.chiefswoodpark.ca

Cost: $225.00
Date: May 22nd, 2022
Time: 9am-5pm
Half must be paid to hold your spot.
Location: Chiefswood Park
(Depending on weather pavilion, store, cabin please check in at the park office to confirm location)
Food will be provided

Walk Through the Seasons
2022-05-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Walk Through the Seasons – Spring

Do you know how to identify trees and plant?
Trees are important to Six Nations ceremony and culture. Join OSTTC’s own Kerdo Deer as he walks the Carolinian forest of Chiefswood Park and gives tips on plant, poison ivy, and tree identification and. This workshop will help with your comfort level and understanding while on the land and working in the bush.

Date: Tuesday May 17th
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Location: Chiefswood Park Pavilion
Cost: Free

No need to pre-register, we ask you sign in when you arrive.
*Please wear proper attire.*

Additional dates:
July 13th @ 4pm – 6pm
Oct 18th @ 4pm – 6pm

Annual Easter Hunt Chiefswood Park Historic Site
2022-04-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Chiefswood National Historic Site is proud to once again how our Annual EASTER EGG Hunt!
Date: April 16th, 2022.
Start: 10:00am
NEW Location: Gathering Place by the Grand
Activities: Egg hunt & photos with Easter Bunny
Age Categories: Ages 3 and under
Ages 4-8
Ages 9 and up
Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the hunt for parking and to find correct area.

Find the GOLDEN EGG
2022-04-15 12:00 - 2022-04-17 19:00 | Ontario
The easter bunny has lost his effs, come help us find them!
From April 15th -17th there will be 4 golden eggs hidden in the park for cabin guests to find! So don’t miss out on your chance to stay with us and take part in the hunt.
When you find the eggs open them up to find out what to do next!!
To book a stay click ‘book’
April 15th – 17th
Starting at 12:00 noon
Location: Chiefswood Park
Cost: Free

Spring Wellness Retreat
2022-04-08 - 2022-04-10 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Need a moment to breath, calm your mind, and enjoy nature?
Chiefswood Park has partnered with Oak Tree Wellness to put together a rest and relaxation package! For better head space and a healthier lifestyle.
This event includes:

Two nights accommodations in our rustic log cabins
2 breakfast, 2 dinners provided
Learn about crystals at Central Fire Crystals
Practice yoga, meditation, and journaling from our certified yoga instructor
Enjoy our grounds with a nature walk (weather permitting snowshoeing)
Learn how to make moccasins
Learn about traditional medicines

*Optional add on of a 30-minute massage, 30- minute aromatherapy, or 30- minute crystal treatment
This retreat will run April 8th – 10th
Starting 4pm Friday 8th and finishing 12pm Sunday 10th.
Located in Six Nations, Ontario, and easy 1 hr drive from Toronto, just far enough to feel inspired by the natural beauty and recharged by the healing environment.
*Limited to 10 people*
Package starts a $425 per person per night double occupancy, $625 single.
For more information or to book email parkcoordinator@chiefswoodpark.ca

Two Day Basket Making Workshop
2022-03-18 09:00 - 2022-03-19 17:00 | Ontario
Come and join us as we make a traditional 10″ pack basket and a childrens small longhouse basket with Kimberly White-Atkins from Talking Turtle Baskets.

Pack baskets are crafted with sturdy, tightly woven black ash splints that are used by hunters and trappers to bring their harvests home. Women used them to carry the plants and food they harvest. Today, with the reemergence of natural products gaining traction, more and more people are using these traditional baskets in their everyday lives for shopping, gathering, or simply transporting items from one place to another.
Making this a perfect activity to do on your March break!

Please note that we will have the cabins available for rent for people who are interested. If you would like to book head to our website www.chiefswoodpark.ca

Cost: $225
Half must be paid to hold your spot.
Have to be able to commit to both days.
Date: March 18th/19th
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Chiefswood Park cabin
Food will be provided
10 spots available
To register call 519-752-3969

Please note if you don’t show up or cancel your reservation within 24 hours, you forfeit your payment.

Walk Through The Seasons
2022-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Do you know how to identify trees in the winter?

Trees are important to Six Nations ceremony and culture. Join OSTTC’s own Kerdo Deer as he walks the Carolinian forest of Chiefswood Park and gives tips on tree identification and poison ivy. Come learn to identify winter time trees of including the Maple Species. This workshop will help with your comfort level and understanding while on the land and working in the bush.

Date: Tuesday March 15th
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Chiefswood Park Pavilion
Cost: Free
No need to pre-register, we ask you sign in when you arrive.
*Please wear proper attire the grounds will be muddy.

Keep an eye out for future dates. We are going to try and have a walk each season

Story Book Walk
2022-03-11 08:00 - 2022-03-20 17:00 | Ontario
Tom Longboat story book walk
Starting March 11th – March 20th take a stroll while you read the children’s book MEET TOM LONGBOAT by Elizabeth Macleod
An Onondaga from the Six Nations of the Grand River, Tom Longboat (1887-1949) was one of the world’s greatest long-distance runners.
Take a walk through Chiefswood Park while enjoying a book about Six Nations very own Tom Longboat.
The starting line will be located at the playground and you can continue to follow the numbers to reach the finish line.
Once completed take a photo with the Tom Longboat and post it, making sure to tag Chiefswood Park!

The Women of Chiefswood; A story of adversity and women beyond their time.
2022-03-07 10:00 - 2022-03-18 15:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Chiefswood National Historic Site Presents:
The Women of Chiefswood; A story of adversity and women beyond their time.
Exhibit Description:
Chiefswood National Historic Site will be hosting an exhibit to celebrate International Women’s Day, E. Pauline Johnson’s birthday and the women of Chiefswood.
The exhibit will showcase the lives of E. Pauline Johnson, Emily S. Howells, and Evelyn Johnson through artifacts from the Chiefswood Collection.
Date: March 7th-March 18th
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $5.00
Location: Six Nations Tourism building (beside the park store)

Pack Basket Workshop
2022-02-26 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Come and join us as we make a traditional pack basket with Kimberly White-Atkins from Talking Turtle Baskets.
Pack baskets are crafted with sturdy, tightly woven black ash splints that are used by hunters and trappers to bring their harvests home. Women used them to carry the plants and food they harvest. Today, with the reemergence of natural products gaining traction, more and more people are using these traditional baskets in their everyday lives for shopping, gathering, or simply transporting items from one place to another.
Please note that we will have the cabins available for rent if you are coming from out of town.
Cost: $325
Half must be paid to hold your spot.
Location: Chiefswood Park cabin
Food will be provided
10 spots available
To register call 519-752-3969
Payment is required in full at time of reservation. If you don’t show up or cancel your reservation within 24 hours, you forfeit your payment.

Please note that due to the Six Nations of the Grand River Development corporation covid-19 policies Proof of vaccination will be required for those wishing to take part in indoor events.
Fully vaccinated means that an individual has received at least two doses of COVID-19 Vaccination that has been authorized by Health Canada. Paper, electronic, QR code or vaccine passports will be accepted along with Photo ID.
SNGRDC will not retain, record, copy, modify use or disclose any of the information provide, it is solely for the purposes of confirming that the visitor is fully vaccinated.

Family Day Package
2022-02-19 - 2022-02-21 | Ontario
Enjoy some family time together in one of our luxury cabins.

From February 18-21st

This package includes:
Haudenosaunee clans (learn about our clan system with an interactive activity)
Group of six activity & colouring book
Free snowshoe and sled rentals
One bundle of firewood and s’mores kit

If you’re interested hit the book button.

Valentine's Day Package
2022-02-12 - 2022-02-14 | Ontario
Don’t miss out on our Valentine’s Day package!

For the weekend of February 11th-13th
Stay in our beautiful cabins and receive
Flowers
Chocolate covered strawberries
Love letters kit
Entry into the Chiefswood’s Greatest Love Story Exhibit

To interested click the book button.

We did not forget about Galentines packages as well!
This will include
Goodies
Games
and Good times.

If you would like this package hit the book button!

Happy New Year!
2022-01-01 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Happy New Year from the staff at Chiefswood Park!

Christmas Market
2021-12-02 16:00 - 21:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Chiefswood Park has partnered up with Six Mile Creations to have a Chiefswood Christmas Market!

This is a celebration that transforms the Chiefswood Park cabins into a vintage shopping wonderland, complete with food merchants, photo booth and a Victorian Christmas experience and children’s activities at Chiefswood National Historic Site!
Hot chocolate, tea, and coffee sales will be hosted at the brand new Chiefswood Park store, and of course holiday shopping from more than 30 of Six Nation’s, and surrounding area best artisans and shops is planned throughout the Park.
With a guest appearance of Santa Clause!

Date: Thursday December 2nd, 2021
Time: 4pm-9pm
Admission: $5.00 Kids under 15 are free.
(Pay at gate and receive a shopping bag and map of the vendors)

The event promises to be filled with family shopping, good food, and of course, fun!

Dusk Paddle
2021-09-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Take in a beautiful fall sunset on the Grand River.
Call us at (519) 752-3969 to reserve your spot!
Payment is required in full at time of reservation. If you don’t show up or don’t cancel your reservation within 24 hours, you forfeit your payment.
*Rain date TBA

Archery
2021-09-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Our archery program will have limited spaces to allow for social distancing.
All participants will have their own lane and equipment – equipment provided.
Our archery programs are suitable for both beginners and those with previous archery experience.
Each participant will receive archery instruction and enjoy target practice along with other fun activities such as: archery games, challenges and a competition.
Recommended for ages 10 years and up.
CPR and first aid trained staff on site.
Covid-19 Protocols:

Enhanced cleaning and sanitization
Social distancing
Mask required
This will take place under the beautiful Carolinian trees down at the riverside field.

Payment is required in full at time of reservation. If you don’t show up or don’t cancel your reservation within 24 hours, you forfeit your payment.
E-transfer: accountsreceivablesdc@sndevcorp.ca

Archery
2021-09-30 15:00 - 16:30, 2021-09-24 17:00 - 18:30, 2021-09-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2021-09-23 15:00 - 16:30, 2021-09-17 17:00 - 18:30, 2021-09-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Our archery program will have limited spaces to allow for social distancing.
All participants will have their own lane and equipment – equipment provided.
Our archery programs are suitable for both beginners and those with previous archery experience.
Each participant will receive archery instruction and enjoy target practice along with other fun activities such as: archery games, challenges and a competition.
Recommended for ages 10 years and up.
CPR and first aid trained staff on site.
Covid-19 Protocols:

Enhanced cleaning and sanitization
Social distancing
Mask required
This will take place under the beautiful Carolinian trees down at the riverside field.

Payment is required in full at time of reservation. If you don’t show up or don’t cancel your reservation within 24 hours, you forfeit your payment.

Paddling for Beginners
2021-09-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-09-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Join our skilled instructors for an hour of paddling instruction. You will leave feeling confident and ready to paddle!
Payment is due in full upon registration.
Call or email to register.

Dawn Paddle
2021-09-26 06:00 - 07:30, 2021-09-19 06:00 - 07:30 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Join us every Sunday morning to greet the sun with a Dawn Paddle on the beautiful, winding Grand River.

Limited spots available first come first serve.
Payment is required in full at time of reservation.
If you don’t show up or don’t cancel your reservation within 24 hours, you forfeit your payment

Full Moon Yoga & Paddle
2021-09-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Chiefswood Park, 1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, Ontario, N0A 1M0, Canada
Join us for this beautiful and transformational practice.
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It’s going to be a beautiful evening
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Everyone Welcome! Come join us as we honour our Grandmother Moon with a beautiful Yoga practice and end the evening with a Full Moon Paddle on the Grand River.
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We will be having a glow up challenge! Decorate your kayak or canoe in glow sticks, led lights, anything eco friendly and the best dressed vessel will win a prize!
*Please note that all glow sticks or lights must be fastened to the vessel or self and not fall into the water.
*Each participant must be experienced on the water.
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Itinerary:
4:00pm Registration
4:15pm Yoga
5:00pm Meditation
5:20pm Journaling
5:40pm Get kayak or canoe ready for the glow contest
6:00pm On the water for the sunset paddle.
