This is an archived event from Culture Days 2021.
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Self-Guided Trail Walk along the Moccasin Trail at Lions Valley Park
In-person
History & heritage Indigenous Nature & outdoorsDate and time
This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.
Location
Sixteen Mile Creek Inner Valley, Dundas St West at Lions Valley.
Lions Valley Park Road
Oakville, ON
Directions: Park in the lower parking lot. The trail starts under the Dundas Road bridge, along the creek.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Explore the history of the lands in the Oakville area from an Indigenous perspective. Take a relaxing walk amongst the beautiful colours of the Oakville Trail system along the inner west side of Sixteen Mile Creek. The Moccasin Trail features a series of 13 plaques containing Indigenous stories, verses and information relating to the land, water and sky, giving visitors a deeper understanding of Indigenous heritage.
Organizer
Town of Oakville
A vibrant and impressive community within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside town with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. Founded in 1857, this striking town has become one of the most coveted residential and business centres in Ontario. This thriving municipality of about 215,000 residents provides all the advantages of a well-serviced urban centre, while also maintaining its small-town ambiance. Ideally located in a beautiful natural setting, Oakville offers first-rate facilities and amenities.