Who We Are
Located just outside the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Six Nations Tourism, a proud department of the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC), is a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the most populated First Nation in Canada. Six Nations Tourism is dedicated to educating visitors, marketing and promoting small businesses, events, sites, and promoting attractions in order to vitalize economic growth throughout Six Nations of the Grand River.
Six Nations Tourism Sites
- Chiefswood Park
- Chiefswood National Historic
- Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks
- Gathering Place by the Grand
Currently being rejuvenated, Chiefswood Park is a heritage park that will have 15 log cabins with the ability to house 1-8 guests depending on the size of the cabin. Each cabin will include a covered porch, private bathroom, master bedroom, living space, kitchenette and loft area. Chiefswood Park also offers canoeing and kayaking programs and rentals.
*To learn more about the Chiefswood Park Community Partnership Program, please click here.
Built in 1853-1856 by Mohawk Chief, George Johnson, for his English bridge, Emily Howells, Chiefswood National Historic Site is the birth place and childhood home of famous poetess E. Pauline Johnson. The home tells the story of the Johnson family and about a place where cultures meet.
For more information visit our website
Built in 1785, Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks is the oldest surviving church in Ontario featuring eight stained glass windows that tell the history of the Six Nations and the Chapel.
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A stunning and elegant conference and event centre located in Six Nations, the Gathering Place by the Grand offers something for everyone. Filled with spacious meeting areas, and design inspired by the Grand River, the Gathering Place is the perfect backdrop for your next event.
For more information visit our website
Check out our Cultural
Experience Packages
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Trying to find a way to shoot your shot with that special someone?
Or maybe looking for an adventurous date with your significant other?
Why not invite them to Date Night Archery?
Thursday July 25 from 6pm to 8pm
No experience needed, we provide equipment and give a lesson so you will be able to hit that bullseye!🎯
Please pre-register by emailing experience@sntourism.ca
See you there!
THIS WEEK IN SIX NATIONS
Be sure to check out these awesome events happening this week!
Post your photos from these events and use the hashtag #SeeSixNations
For more information visit the site's social media pages or sixnationstourism.ca
#Top6SelfieSpotsinSix it is Selfie Sunday!
Our second selfie spot is the Grand River!! Whether you're on a dock, bank, or on the river it self, it is the perfect place to capture that golden hour glow - especially during the dusk and dawn paddles!
Snap a photo and share it with us by using the hashtag #SeeSixNations and tag us!
#SeeSixNations #Top6SelfieSpotsinSix #SixNations #GrandRiver #Selfie
In honour of #nationalmoonday sohehka: ehnida:’ (waning moon) we are promoting the Whisper to the Moon experience that takes place this summer at Chiefswood National Historic Site #seesixnations #haudenosaunee #paranormal #explorethegrand #indigenoustourism #discoverontario #iyil2019
Stop in at the Community Living Gift Shop when visiting Six Nations! It is conveniently located in the village across from Six Nations Public Library!
#SeeSixNations #Shopping #ShopLocal #GrandRiver
The Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow includes competitive dance styles that are a blend of many nations, traditions and styles.
Jingle Dress dance is originally used as a form of healing, dancers are taught to always keep one foot touching the ground to show our connection to the earth and lift their hands during beats to raise the prayers of the people.
Witness the jingle dress dance for yourself at the Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow at Chiefswood Park July 26-28
#SeeSixNations #GrandRiverPowwow #Powwow #JingleDress #SixNations #GrandRiver
The Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow includes competitive dance styles that are a blend of many nations, traditions and styles.
Jingle Dress dance is originally used as a form of healing, dancers are taught to always keep one foot touching the ground to show our connection to the earth and lift their hands during beats to raise the prayers of the people.
Witness the jingle dress dance for yourself at the Grand River Champion of Champions Powwow at Chiefswood Park July 26-28
#SeeSixNations #GrandRiverPowwow #Powwow #JingleDress #SixNations #GrandRiver
Visit Six Nations and bring the kids!
Here at Tourism we have informational displays but also activities for our younger visitors
At the kids corner you’ll find furs and rattles and even have the chance to sift through the sandbox to uncover artifacts!
Six Nations has something for the whole family, see our website sixnationstourism.ca for more information on sites and activities😁
Leaving Six Nations wanting to know more? Why not stop in at Good Minds for all the good reads?
Good Minds is located in Brantford Ontario and is your leading source for purchasing bias-free teaching and educational resources related to Native American, First Nations, Indigenous and Aboriginal studies!
Looking for fun summer activities to do with the family? Six Nations has so much to offer!
Visit one of our many sites to learn about the rich history and culture!
For more information visit our website sixnationstourism.ca
When visiting be sure to take photos and use the hashtag #SeeSixNations !
Who is ready for the Grand River Powwow next weekend??
Friday July 26th there will be tons to see and do at the powwow, you don't want to miss out!
Throughout the 235 years the Six Nations have called the #GrandRiver home there have been many names given to the Heritage river. On behalf of the International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019 we share the Cayuga word for Grand River which is "Gihę'gowahneh" meaning "to the big river"
We encourage and challenge you all to use this word in your day today and everyday!
#SeeSixNations #IYIL2019 #Cayuga #IndigenousLanguage #Indigenous #ExploretheGrand
Trying to find a way to shoot your shot with that special someone?
Why not invite them to Date Night Archery?
Thursday July 22 from 6pm to 8pm
Please pre-register by emailing experience@sntourism.ca
THIS WEEK IN SIX NATIONS
Be sure to check out these awesome events happening this week!
Post your photos from these events and use the hashtag #SeeSixNations
For more information visit the site's social media pages or https://t.co/z99SJS12qp