🌕 Full Moon Hike Series: Part 2 of 7 🌕 Hike along Ginebek Miikaans – the Snake Trail Boardwalk on the sacred land of the Chippewas of Nawash.

Hosting Club: Peninsula
Category: Moonlit Hike Series
Location (Google Maps): Neyaashiinigmiing, Cape Croker Park, 112 Park Road, Wiarton.

Hike Leader(s): Caley Doran; Beige McIntosh; Bill Floyd Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely (2.0 - 3.0 km/h): A relaxed pace with frequent breaks and a focus on enjoyment.
Terrain: Easy: Flat forested sections or lowland trails.
Distance: 2-3km

Description

🌕 Full Moon Hike Series: Part 2 of 7 🌕

Join us for a captivating evening hike along Ginebek Miikaans – the Snake Trail Boardwalk on the sacred land of the Chippewas of Nawash.

Your Anishinaabe guide Caley Doran will introduce us to the natural and cultural wonders found along Ginebek Miikaans – the Snake Trail Boardwalk. Miikaans is part of the Bruce Trail that is located along the shoreline of Wiikwedoonse (Sydney Bay) in the unceded Anishinaabek territory of Neyaashiinigmiing.  This trail winds through mixed forest, to the edges of an active beaver dam and lodge, and along the shoreline of Sydney Bay. During this exploration you will learn about the traditional plants and wildlife that play a pivotal role in the traditional and contemporary lives of the Anishinaabek people. There are two very nice lookouts to take in the natural beauty of Sydney Bay and a beaver pond.

You can learn more about the traditional Anishinaabek teachings from time immemorial. Visit the Cape Croker Park website for more information on their Anishinaabe Cultural Experiences.

Caley Doran is a passionate hike leader, educator, and storyteller with a deep commitment to reconnecting people with the land through Indigenous knowledge and perspectives.  Caley weaves together ecological understanding , Anishinaabe history, and personal reflection to guide meaningful outdoor experiences.

Date: Wednesday November 5th

Time: 6:00 pm

Moonrise: 4:51 pm  This Full moon is known as "Beaver Moon” or “Freezing Moon” (It will also be a Supermoon)

Sunset: 5:11 pm

Hike length: 2-3 km

Duration: 2 hours

Location: Neyaashiinigmiing, Cape Croker Park, 112 Park Road, Wiarton.

Where to Meet: Cape Croker Park Beach Parking Area

Badge Alert:

• New this year - earn a Full Moon Hiking badge by joining 4 of the 7 hikes in this Full Moon Hiking Series.

What to bring:

• Illuminate the path with a red light headlamp (if you don't have one that's ok).
• Sturdy boots
• Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions (layers are great)
• Something to sit on, snack, water or hot beverage

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the night sky! We hope for clear skies to make the evening even more special.

Full Moon Hiking Series 

Monday, October 6th - Cape Chin: Hike & History

Wednesday, November 5th - Cape Crocker (posted) Supermoon

Saturday, December 6th - Black Creek Provincial Park  Supermoon

Note: Jan - Apr hikes will start being posted in December

Saturday, January 3rd

Sunday, February 1st

Tuesday, March 3rd

Wednesday, April 1st