Events Description
Join us on Thanksgiving long weekend, as Gatineau Park celebrates Algonquin culture. Anishinabe Nibin, or “Algonquin summer,” is a great opportunity to learn more about the traditional Algonquin way of life, as well as a chance to see artisans at work.
PROGRAM
Demonstrations: How to build a birchbark canoe, how to make snowshoes, how to tan hides
Presentations by Daniel (Pinock) Smith on building a traditional birchbark canoe
Free parking and free activities.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Venue & Address :
Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, 33 Scott Road, Chelsea, Quebec J9B 1R5