This is an archived event from Culture Days 2021.
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Moccasin Trail Walk at Lions Valley at 11am with Stephen Paquette
In-person
History & heritage Indigenous Nature & outdoors StorytellingDate and time
Location
Lions Valley Park - parking lot
Lions Valley Park Road
Oakville, ON
Directions: Go to the Lions Valley parking lot and meet at the beginning of the trail located under the Dundas Street bridge near the Sixteen Mile Creek.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Come with family and friends to explore the history of the lands in the Oakville area from an Indigenous perspective. Learn what you were not taught in school with a First Nations guide, while taking a relaxing walk amongst the beautiful colours of the Oakville Trail system along the inner west side of Sixteen Mile Creek. Your guide, Stephen Paquette, is of the Ojibway (Anishninabe) Nation, whose people were the traditional stewards of the lands on which Oakville sits. Explore your trails, explore your history, explore your spirit. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited spots. Pre-registration is required. Masks must be worn at all times during the walk. Age: 2+
Links
- Pre-registration oakville.ca
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
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