Turtle Island

Aboriginal Trip

A guided Voyageur Canoe journey on a tranquil stretch of river in search of Native legends. Your guide reveals flora & fauna plus tells stories of the river's history. The journey is to a secluded campsite in untouched Carolinian Forest where ancient hardwoods form a natural amphitheater. There you receive a traditional welcome from a Native Storyteller.

Join in as we share First Nations myths & legends with our captivating Storyteller to spark your imagination and carry you away to a far off time. Let him enthrall you with mesmerizing flute playing that will touch your heart. After your experience your guide leads you on short paddle to our landing in Brant Conservation Area. .

Available - on demand for groups of 10+. Trip is 2 to 3 hours & can be customized for any group.

Cost: $49.95/Adult $29.95/child No experience necessary in stable, comfortable Voyageur Canoes lead by experienced guide.

Extended 6 hr trip includes our 3 hr Cayuga river journey from Paris to Brant Conservation Area with the tour to Turtle Island cost $69.95/Adult, $39.95/child

Note: Brant Park Entrance Fee of $5/adult $2/child for park visitors.

Check out the YouTube Video of our Aboriginal Voyageur Canoe Trips

Gadalhongwas 'Dancing Flower' Gadaihongwas 'Dancing Flower' is a Cultural Performance Troupe who provides quality authentic First Nations dance, music and storytellers, featuring championship singers and dancers. Grand Experiences works with Gadalhongwas to provide First Nations performances and cultural education to groups, schools and various venues.

Along with our storytelling & flute playing with Gadaihongwas, we provide Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) Social Dancing for groups to learn and experience intriguing First Nations history and culture that played an important role in the development of North America. Many of the dances are audience participation friendly. Join in the celebration of friendship for cultural understanding.