Mi'kmaq Heritage Path Tour

Discover Mi’kmaq culture in Elsipogtog, NB. Join a 1.5-hour tour with smudging ceremonies, wigwams, and cultural insights. Book your 2023 adventure now.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elsipogtog First Nation - After a traditional greeting, guests will enter the community raised teepee for a smudging ceremony along with teachings and insights that will help connect the past to the present cultural ways and customs. After this enlightening and significant introduction, guests are led by one of the interpretive knowledge keepers…
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on an immersive journey through vibrant Mi’kmaq culture in Elsipogtog, New Brunswick! Experience a captivating 1.5-hour exploration. Enter the community teepee for a soul-cleansing smudging ceremony. Follow the serene Heritage Path, discovering ancient wisdom and nature’s remedies. Step into authentic wigwams, longhouses, and sweat lodges crafted…

Location
29 Big Cove Rd
Big Cove Road
We are located at 29 Big Cove Road, Elsipogtog, First Nation New Brunswick, Canada E4W 2S1, and are the Mi'kmaq Cultural Center & Artisan Gift Shop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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D5518aedenisem
Oct 17, 2024
Take the tour, you will not regret it! - This was such a wonderful learning experience for myself and my partner. Kayla and Sharona were very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting and spiritual. It was an honour for us to be included in their smudging ceremony. So many beautiful things in the gift shop from local and other indigenous artists. I would suggest this tour to anyone wanting to learn more about our indigenous neighbours.
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Coronaloseba
Sep 30, 2024
Private tour - I was lucky enough to make a private visit as the only one enrolled in that particular shift. I thank the guides for speaking slowly since I am a native Italian speaker. Being able to participate in the prayer rite was really exciting because I am really fascinated by First Nation culture. Coffee and final treat are a real treat, thank you very much! I stocked up on maple syrup at the shop at the end of the tour:-)
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Barbara
Sep 27, 2024
A very special experience - Very knowledgeable guides. Kayla is a wonderful speaker and very open. The other guide (Shairona?) made wonderful bannock for us. We learned a lot and they shared important truths with us. The smudging ceremony is sacred and we appreciated the opportunity to learn about it and to participate. The gift shop has high quality items. The centre has high quality display items like buckskins.
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I3247scleeg
Sep 18, 2024
Beautiful place, beautiful people - Fantastic tour with knowledgeable guides. Loved learning about Mi'kmaq culture and traditions. The atmosphere was very welcoming and inviting, and the gift shop had an excellent selection of pieces from local and non-local indigenous makers and artists.
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88joyc
Sep 10, 2024
Lovely Hospitality and authentic experience. - Wonderful hospitality! The guides made the tour! Such an informed an educational visit. Loved the outdoor enclosures, the gift shop and the delicious authentic bannock served hot with tea and coffee before departing. We enjoyed it very much!
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Shauna
Aug 28, 2024
Genuine passion for culture - We felt welcome from the moment we walked through the door. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and showed a genuine passion for their cultures. The smudging and personal story from the guide was touching. I hope this location grows in popularity because it is worth the visit.
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Passport55951218864
Aug 15, 2024
Highly recommend - Great experience! The format was excellent. Ceremony, education, nature, seeing structures like longhouse in person. Ending with a safe space to ask questions and food was lovely and very thought. The tour guides were great and included personal experiences that help understand the content.
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Tour321345
Jul 27, 2024
Awesome experience with awesome people. - The guide and community were very welcoming. The tour was fun, spiritual with a lot of interesting learning elements. I highly recommend this experience. Wela’lin!
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Lynnef712
Jul 26, 2024
Welcoming experience.. - Fantastic tour and knowledge shared by Kayla our tour guide and authentic in sharing and answering questions, Wonderful way to learn and appreciate the culture and heritage.
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Z2215wzisabellel
Jul 25, 2024
Must-do ! - Such a comprehensive and enjoyable tour ! The two tour guides were excellent and made us laugh and learn a lot about their culture.
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