
Brantford to Kanata
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Travel with our guide on a unique 2-hour hike to discover the extinct nation called the Attiwandarons. Hike to the site of a major village settlement along the Grand.
For years these aboriginal people had a strong alliance that withstood the Iroquois and Huron intrusions. Hear about their history… understand how they chose their village sites… see the springs and the pottery clay beds… hear about the burial grounds… hike the valley to identify the edible & medicinal plants… learn the native trees & plants that were used for materials… hear about the arrival of the Iroquois… then shuttle over to the Iroquoian 17th century longhouse village called “Kanata” for a 2 hour tour. This hike & village excursion stirs the imagination… it is an excellent learning experience for adults and children alike.