Ontario Tourism Vacation Getaway Outdoor
Adventure Package
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Weekend of Aboriginal
Studies
on Manitoulin
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Brief Description
Package Pricing
Availability Dates
Package Duration
Package Details
Package Participants
Package Suitability
What's Included
Bring it with you
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Term & Conditions |
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Self-guided weekend for aboriginal studies of
Manitoulin Island, Northern Ontario, Canada
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Off-Season: $
265 CAD ($53/person/weekend)
Ferry Season:
$ 345 CAD ($69/person/weekend)
Prices are for 4 day, 3-night weekend, for up to 5 persons. For more than 5 people, extra persons are $60 CAD per person for weekend.
Children under 5 yrs. old are free. |
An Aboriginal dancer at a Pow-Wow on Manitoulin Island |
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This aboriginal studies package is available every week
between:
January 1 till Dec. 31 inclusive
subject to prior booking of this and other weekend packages. Some
weeks will have more aboriginal cultural events planned in the 7 native
communities. Book early to avoid disappointment. |
Wikwemikong, a Native community on Manitoulin, has been designated as a
Cultural Capital of Canada for 2006 |
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3 nights, 4days
Friday noon till Monday 11:00 AM
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| Aerial view of Wikwemikong, one of only two
unceeded Indian reservations in Canada |
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This Ontario Outdoor Adventure
Package is for accommodations and support services during your weekend of
aboriginal studies on Manitoulin. Manitoulin is famous for its
active, rich aboriginal customs and heritage. You will have an
opportunity to:
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Learn about the ancient history of
Manitoulin Island and its Aboriginal people
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Enjoy native foods and lifestyles
that you cook for yourself with our easy-to-follow recipes
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Enchant yourselves with aboriginal
sacred symbols and spiritualism, then make your own dreamcatcher
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Discover how European settlers and
farmers have treated, and been treated, by the Natives of Manitoulin
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Attend the festivals and community
activities that are sponsored by one of the 7 Indian reservations
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Tour the 7 Indian reservations on
Manitoulin Island, learning what is unique about each of these very
different communities
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Participate in the Aboriginal's
history of today, its issues and priorities, and what the future holds
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Minimum 1 person
Maximum 12 persons (due to available sleeping accommodations in the
cottage where you will be staying).
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Young and old, everyone gets involved at Pow-Wow dance
contests |
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This package is designed for small groups and families. The
package is ideal for couples, or parents with children 8 yrs. old and
above.
Children above the age of 8 will generally be able to fully participate
in the recommended activities. |
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Lodging for up to 12 persons at BBL's
waterfront cottage
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Self-guided itinerary
- Map of
Manitoulin for use during your stay
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The Four Feathers medicine wheel, a sacred symbol for all native cultures |
- Your camera
- Food and clothing, good walking shoes
- Sleeping bag or bedding (blankets, sheets, pillowcase), BBL supplies
6 double beds with foam mattresses
- Personal toiletries, etc.
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- Also available as a week-long package
- Local Manitoulin aboriginal experts are available for personalized
instruction, tours, discussions, trail guiding, and assistance in your aboriginal studies
vacation (subject to availability and prior booking).
- Add-ons for other activities are also available. See BBL's
website for further information on
Manitoulin activities.
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| For more information,
E-mail BBL |
Book your Weekend
of Aboriginal Studies on Manitoulin Vacation Package |
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Package requires at least one responsible adult, 25 years or older, in attendance. Children participants must have the prior written permission of their parent or legal guardian. Participation and cottage rental are subject to BBL's approval of your rental application, and your signing of liability waiver & indemnification agreement. Rental deposit of $500 CAD is due with submission of package application, and becomes your Damage Security Deposit. Payment of full package price is due 3 months prior to the start date of the package, or upon acceptance of application; whichever is last to occur. Damage Security Deposit for cottage rental is fully refunded within 2 weeks after end of package (assuming no damage or loss identified by post-package inspection). You are recommended to obtain cancelation insurance, as there is no cancelation nor refund for booked vacation periods. |
