Witness the preservation of history as the Grand River flows south to Six Nations and New Credit. The river marked the center of the Six Nations settlement in 1784 when the British deeded 6 miles on either side of the Ouse or Grand River, from its mouth to its source, to their Six Nations allies.

The Woodland Cultural Centre greets visitors with a sampling of the traditional culture, history, and art of the Iroquois and Algonkian people whom first settled along the shores of the Grand River and have lived there for thousands of years. Nearby Ontario’s oldest Protestant church, Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, welcomes parishioners and tourists alike for services or tours.

The Six Nations reserve is home to Chiefswood National Historic Site, the childhood home of world-renowned poetess E. Pauline Johnson. The Six Nations Council House, built in 1863, stands as a symbol of the enduring power of the Six Nations governance.

Numerous craft and gift shops as well as restaurants, campgrounds, picnic areas, and overnight accommodations are located along this picturesque section of the Grand River. Other attractions and events include:

  • Ohsweken Speedway
  • Iroquois Lacrosse Arena.
  • Grand River Champion of Champions Pow-wow
  • Six Nations Fall Fair
  • Woodland Cultural Centre’s Annual SnowSnake Tournament
  • Six Nations Forest Pageant Theatre
  • New Credit Three Fires Homecoming Pow-wow.

 

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