Holiday Overview
Ontario First Nation Experience
Immerse yourself in First Nations culture across Ontario. Begin your journey in Toronto, where you can explore the vibrant sights of this bustling city and visit the Art Gallery of Ontario, home to a diverse collection of Indigenous artwork. Then, travel north to Algonquin Park and enjoy a canoe trip along its extensive river networks. Conclude your stay at Manitoulin Island, where a guided tour will reveal the significance of this area to the First Nations people. Leaving Ontario with a newfound appreciation for of Indigenous history and culture across Ontario.
Ontario First Nation Experience includes:
- Return Flights from the UK
- 9 Nights hotel accommodation
- Car Hire
- First Nations Tour of Manitoulin Island
Day 1 - UK to Toronto
Arrive at Toronto Airport and transfer to your downtown hotel.
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
Enhance your experience
The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto
Fairmont Royal York
Day 2 - Toronto
Toronto is filled with Indigenous culture and experiences. Enjoy some First Nation food with a visit to Tea-N-Bannock where you will find a mixture of traditional dishes and some with a modern twist including Bison Burgers, Elk Stew, Navajo Indian Tacos and more.
Visit the Art Gallery of Toronto home to a collection of North America First Nation artwork here you can learn about First Nations culture and history through traditional artwork.
For an immersive Indigenous experience visit the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto here you an join a guided tour of the centre here you will learn more about First Nations culture through the extensive art gallery, learn about the language spoken and watch traditional events. The tour is free however donations are recommended to help preserve the artefact’s and visitor centre.
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
Enhance your experience
The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto
Fairmont Royal York
Day 3 - Toronto
Another full day to explore the First Nation’s heritage of Toronto.
Featured accommodation
Chelsea Hotel
Enhance your experience
The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto
Fairmont Royal York
Day 4 - Toronto to Algonquin Park
Drive north out of the city towards the Algonquin region and the town of Thorne. Pick up maps from the visitor centre and a rental canoe from the Algonquin Canoe Company, owned and operated by the Algonquin First Nation.
Canoes are a significant part of First Nation's heritage while being a reliable source of transport for many years it also a symbol of community and family amongst the Indigenous People and Metis Voyagers. Taking a canoe journey across Algonquins vast river system across Dumoine River, Noire River, Coulonge River, Petawawa River, Algonquin Park and Ottawa River. Allowing you to get an understanding of the importance of Indigenous People's values. Enjoy a self guided tour or take part in a guided tour allowing you to gain insightful knowledge. Canoes can be rented locally.
Featured accommodation
Bartlett Lodge
Day 5 - Algonquin Park
Another full day to explore Algonquin National Park.
Featured accommodation
Bartlett Lodge
Day 6 - Algonquin Park
More time to explore the First Nation’s culture across Algonquin Park.
Featured accommodation
Bartlett Lodge
Day 7 - Algonquin National Park to Manitoulin Island
Today, drive west to Manitoulin Island, located on Lake Huron. This is the world’s largest freshwater island and is home to five First Nations communities.
Featured accommodation
Manitoulin Hotel
Day 8 - Manitoulin Island
Today we have included a guided tour of Manitoulin Island. Learn the true history of Odawa Mnis (Manitoulin Island) and Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory — Canada’s only officially recognized Unceded Territory. Includes stops at historic sites including 1836 Treaty historic site, Holy Cross Mission Ruins (residential school site), Smith Bay trading site. This unique learning experience has the power to foster relationships and promote the concept of reconciliation between all nations. An educational awakening like no other, that reveals the truth from the first Residential School on the Great Lakes and Northern Ontario’s oldest catholic church that have occurred throughout Canadian history. This step-on tour has the ability to change your perspective on the current narrative of the history of Indigenous people in Canada.
Featured accommodation
Manitoulin Hotel
Day 9 - Manitoulin Island
Another full day to explore Manitoulin Island.
Featured accommodation
Manitoulin Hotel
Day 10 - Manitoulin Island to Toronto to UK
Today make the journey back to Toronto dropping off your car hire before your onward flight home.
You will leave Ontario behind with a new view on Canada filled with insightful knowledge of the First Nations culture.
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto Ontario
Centrally located within walking distance to Eaton Centre shopping, Queen’s Park, and Toronto’s thriving theatre scene, with its famous Elgin Theatre, Chelsea Hotel, Canada’s largest hotel, offers travellers efficient and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city.
The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto
Serving as a contemporary landmark on Toronto's iconic corner of King Street West and Blue Jays Way, we stand proud among the buzz of the Entertainment District. Ours is an address deep-rooted in history—all within an exquisite, cosmopolitan environment and guaranteed to make an impact. Whether travelling for business or pleasure, welcome to the premier The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto.
Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
A luxury Toronto hotel, located in the heart of the city, The Fairmont Royal York has everything you need for a memorable stay – opulent surroundings, a knowledgeable Concierge team, fine dining, state-of-the-art exercise facilities, plus so much more. Conveniently located steps away from the best nightlife, dining, shopping and other attractions and situated across from Union Station at 100 Front Street West within the financial and entertainment districts. The hotel is connected by the underground PATH Walkway to approximately 1,200 shops, services and attractions, including: Hockey Hall of Fame, Air Canada Centre, Eaton Centre, Union Station
Bartlett Lodge
Nature has a voice. It’s a language humans understand intuitively. When a wolf howls, your neck hair stands on end. When a tree moves in a summer breeze, you can’t help but hear the history it sings. When you explore nature up close, you’re in Algonquin’s wilds – steps from the comfort of your porch at Bartlett Lodge.
Image Gallery
Algonquin National Park
Traditional Crafts
First Nations Dance
Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin Island
Manitoulin Island
Toronto
First Nation's Canoe
First Nations Traditional Dance
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