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 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
2018 Park Reservation System Open with Booking Promotion. NEW Coastal Camping
Point Grondine Park may be closed but the Park Reservation Page is open for the 2018 season. Reservations are available from May 25, 2018, to September 14, 2018. See https://www.grondinepark.com/index.php/reservations to reserve your 2018 Point Grondine Park backcountry experience.
We have a Facebook promotion on right now. Reserve your campsite, like and share our Facebook page before February 1, 2018, and you'll receive one free Point Grondine Park Hiking & Paddling Guide. A limited amount of guides are available, only one guide per reservation (includes consecutive nights).
So whats NEW!, three (3) Point Grondine Coastal Campsites for the 2018 operating season. Please visit our reservation page to see locations of the sites along the coastline. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory requests that you use these designated sites if you happen to be traveling along the Georgian Bay Coastline and need to set up camp.
Park Partners
Point Grondine Park is an Amazing Place. Meet our new partner here. We are 1 of 17 Amazing Places listed within the Georgian Bay area. From the Amazing Places website, "An amazing place can be different things to different people: mystical, magical, grandiose, bizarre, unique, breath-taking and awe-inspiring, or even a combination of all of these things. It certainly can tell a story." Stay up to date here on future partner programming, you can also visit the Amazing Places - Point Grondine Park webpage here.
PARK UPDATES - 16 January 2018
Facebook promotion happening right now, see our facebook page for details. We will be at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show, February 23-25, 2018. Stop by and visit the Point Grondine Park & Wikwemikong Tourism team. We will provide you with everything you need to know about Point Grondine Park, see you then.
Water Crossing Via Canoe
This method of crossing will still be in use for the 2018 season. Please be advised that the water crossing which connects Merv's Landing Trail to the Wemtagoosh Falls Loop Trail is done by canoe. We are currently seeking a stable, safe, and attractive option for 2017-18. In the interim, the canoes will be utilized at the water crossing. Please use one canoe and paddle, and properly secure your canoe on the landings. If you require further assistance at the water crossing please advise your Trail Guardian at your orientation.
2017-18 HIKING & PADDLING GUIDES
Point Grondine Park will be selling a limited number of new 17" x 22" non-water proof topographic park maps at $10.00 (HST and Shipping & Handling: $13.35). The maps can be purchased through the park website. Mail/website orders can only be fulfilled Monday to Friday (12 noon) and please allow 3 to 5 business days for delivery. This map features Point Grondine and all of the park's trails, campsites, and features. Stay tuned to the reservation page to purchase your map.
