Things to Do in Canada 191 (Indigenous)

September 25, 2024

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Did you know? This coming Monday, September 30th, is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

To honour this day, we’re featuring some cool Indigenous experiences around the country that you can enjoy on your next travels. From climbing mountains to exploring museums, we’ve learned a lot from the many indigenous tours we’ve enjoyed.

Enjoy the 191st edition of the Weekly Goose!

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Destination Indigenous

Experience Indigenous tourism on traditional territories, and experience the wisdom of storytelling handed down through generations. Below are some great tours around Calgary, Vancouver Island, Ottawa, and Vancouver. However, there are thousands of others around the country.

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Mohkinstsis Walking Tour - Calgary's Indigenous History

Another side of Calgary is revealed on this walking tour with Indigenous guide, Tarra Wright Many Chief. Explore St. Patrick’s Island as she shares stories of the region’s Blackfoot people and the cultural significance of the land you’re walking on.

Talking Trees: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Toure

Enjoy a firsthand perspective of First Nations’ history and culture on this walking tour in Vancouver’s Stanley Park led by a First Nations descendant and cultural ambassador.

Indigenous Cultural and Wildlife Tour on Vancouver Island

Combine the best of marine wildlife and First Nations culture with this immersive, hands-on adventure with a whale-watching and land-based cultural tour.

Canadian Museum of History

Experience Canada’s most-visited museum, the Canadian Museum of History, to learn about the country’s history, cultural heritage, and First Peoples. This unique building across the river from Canada’s Parliament Buildings tells a story of success, struggle, conflict, and achievement.

St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino in Cranbrook

One of the coolest places we’ve stayed at is St. Eugene Resort in Cranbrook, BC. There are plenty of reasons but the one that tops them all is that this is the first and only former residential school that has been turned into a success story.

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Beaver Bites

  • While some cities like Montreal are somewhat famous for nightlife, Ottawa is certainly not. However, they’re looking to change that by hiring a “night mayor” who will be responsible for shaping policy and making the evening a more enjoyable time in Canada’s city. First of all? He’s from Montreal.

  • We love a good photograph and it’s hard to beat these spectacular wildlife shots taken by the 2024 Canadian Geographic winners.

  • Ever forget an 8.5 million dollar watch at a hotel? Yeah, us neither. It turns out that some people have. From Rolex watches and designer bags to pet lizards and rice cookers, check out this fun list of the weirdest things people have forgotten in their rooms via hotels.com.

  • While summer is behind us, there are still a few mosquitos trying to nab their last meal. According to doctors, here are some tips on how to make mosquito bites less itchy.

  • Alaska Airlines, which flies from a variety of Canadian cities, such as Calgary and Vancouver, has just completed its US$1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. For those who collect Alaska Miles, this could open up some new opportunities.

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Although we’ve experienced many Indigenous tours and have featured them in our travel guide videos, this is the only video we’ve done that completely focuses on Indigenous experiences in Alberta. From exciting Via Ferrata mountain climbing to learning about the plants and flora of the Rocky Mountains, these are some really cool tours near Calgary.

Just for Fun

  • Wine lovers can now wear their passion too. Check out this footwear from Sole, which is made with 52 wine corks.

  • Those nervous about driving electric cars and running out of charge can breathe a sigh of relief when driving through Edmonton. Alberta’s capital city just opened Canada’s first EV service station, featuring amenities like a convenience store, Wi-Fi, and seating areas.

  • Every Canadian knows of The Tragically Hip and the tragic passing of their frontman Gord Downie. Now, you can relive some of the magic in their new documentary. No Dress Rehearsal premiered at the Calgary International Film Festival and is now available on Prime.

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