MESSAGE FROM OGIMAA DUKE PELTIER WIIKWEMIKONG UNCEDED TERRITORY
The Anishinaabek people of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory have lived on Manitoulin Island since time immemorial. The village of Wiikwemkoong is on the eastern portion of the island and along the beautiful and pristine shores of Georgian Bay. Our vibrant community expresses its Anishinaabek culture through several events that draws visitors from all over the world. Some of those events include the annual cultural festival, fall fair, ice fishing derby, traditional pow-wow, and aboriginal theatre in the ruins of a historic Church.
I invite you all to visit Wiikwemkoong and, also, our beautiful Point Grondine Park which is situated near Killarney, Ontario. Enjoy the wilderness through one of our many private and community operated tourism services. Our land base provides plenty of opportunities for a both a wilderness experience and to enjoy the culture of our people.
Point Grondine Park is operated as a recreational park and has over 7000 hectares of scenic natural wilderness landscape, old growth pine forest, stunning river vistas and eight interior lakes explore. The picturesque water trails flowing along the coast of Georgian Bay invite you to many canoe routes, hiking trails and backcountry campsites located throughout the interior of the Park. Hike, canoe or sea kayak along the traditional routes of the Anishinaabek people and be ready to be captivated by this historic and majestic place.
We are conveniently accessible by road and by boat. Our Tourism Information Center is centrally located and provides travellers with in-depth information pertaining to Manitoulin Island. Take part in our guided historic experiences or stop in our gift center for authentic locally hand-made crafts.
We look forward to having you as our guests!
OGIMMA DUKE PELTIER
Partners
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve is one of the ten largest First Nation communities in Canada and is situated on the eastern end of Manitoulin Island and pristine shores of Georgian Bay.
- GEORGIAN BAY COAST TRAIL
Georgian Bay Coast Trail is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing a rugged, 200 kilometer hiking trail alongside the east coast of Georgian Bay from Bayfield Inlet to Point Grondine as part of a shared vision of sustainable ecotourism.
The Wikwemikong Development Commission (WDC) is a non-profit organization, and is the economic development branch of the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve.
Wikwemikong Tourism’s mission is to build a foundation for sustainable tourism development through the creation of quality market ready products and services. Its parent organization the Wikwemikong Development Commission serves as the economic development branch of the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve.
The Department of Lands and Natural Resources facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive approach to lands stewardship by working towards a balanced approach between individual and collective community interests.
Amazing Places help connect us with nature. They are must-visit destinations where we can experience the exceptional beauty of eastern Georgian Bay and learn about our unique environment and cultural history. They tell a story about ecology and cultures of our region, helping us to live more sustainable in this landscape.
Latest news
Day Use Open until December 4, 2020
Our day use for hiking and canoeing will remain open until December 4, 2020. Permits can be purchased at the Point Grondine Trading Post on Highway 637 or online.
The backcountry is now CLOSED for the season to allow for harvesting for the members of the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. We thank you for visiting park and we hope to see you back in 2021. Happy Trails.
CANOE RENTALS NOW AVAILABLE!!!
We have 6 canoes for day use and backcountry rentals to make the Point Grondine Park experience more enjoyable.
Rates: $44 (1-4days) $41 (5+ days).
Personal flotation and paddles included.
Reserve yours today by calling 705-859-2900!!!! Monday to Friday
Weekends 705-790-5431
Point Grondine Park COVID-19 Safety Measures
Point Grondine Park Covid-19 Safety Measures
Use at own Risk
Day Users
- No groups larger than 5 unless from the same household.
- Respect the lakefront & lookout areas, absolutely no group gatherings.
- Respect physical distancing.
- Day users must purchase permits from the Point Grondine Trading Post located on Highway 637 or wwww.grondinepark.com.
Backcountry Camping-Hiking & Canoe Routes
- No group camping
- Families larger than 5 people are permitted if from the same household.
- Hikers are to use disinfectant to clean canoes, PFD’s and paddles at water crossing
- Paddlers – NO access to the launch via Turkes Trail/Burkes Rd for the 2020 season.
- All trippers are to carry a mask for the duration of your trip in case of close contact along the route
- Please respect physical distancing when arriving at the Park trailhead.
- Virtual Tripper Orientation will be available by Canada Day Weekend.
Stars over Killarney A Great Success
Point Grondine Park and Killarney Provincial Park collaborated in a Star Gazing event dubbed "Stars Over Killarney"
The event synchronized the science of Astrology and Anishinabek Constellation Teachings that have been passed down since we've been able to watch the cosmos pass by mother earth.
"The event was hosted at Killarney Provincial Park with presentations made by Elders and guides from the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Wikwemikong Tourism, and Point Grondine Park (kudos to Naomi Mishibinijima from Wikwimikong Tourism, who greatly assisted in the organization of the many elders and guides)! Will Morin, professor of Indigenous studies at the University of Sudbury, was a key organizer and presenter. We were also privileged to have the Waasa Naabin Youth Centre join us as highly enthusiastic guests."
For more on the story please read the Parks Blog:
https://www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/stars-killarney-2019-indigenous-astronomy-recap/
