ANIIN! HELLO! BONJOUR!
WELCOME TO NANABUSH TRAILS - THE PATH OF THE CHIPPEWAS.

Nanabush Trails are the pride of Georgina Island First Nation, which is located on the southeastern tip of Lake Simcoe - only an hour’s drive north of Toronto. Accessible only by the Aazhaawe ferry, you will float across the most tranquil section of Lake Simcoe to beautiful Georgina Island First Nation. Leave your vehicle and your cares on the mainland as you enjoy the peaceful 15-minute journey. You will feel your heartbeat slow as you begin to relax and notice that you are no longer a prisoner of the fast pace of the city.

Once you arrive on the island, one of our guides will meet you at the ferry and walk with you the short 400 metre walk from the ferry landing. Upon arriving at the Trails Center we will ask that you check in and purchase your trail pass. The trails have been cut through the beautiful forests of Georgina Island First Nation as part of the community’s forest management strategy and have been developed to assist the community in teaching today’s generation of the traditions and historic activities of this Chippewa community.

THE TRAILS have been broken down into four sections, colour coded to match the colours of the medicine wheel, and named to reflect the four sacred offerings of Mother Earth. Each trail offers different lessons to be learned and a unique opportunity to view plants and animals along the way.

As we are a small and unique community, we need to ensure that tourists do not enter residential areas. For that reason, we ask that you contact the Trails Centre prior to your arrival. We require very little notice to provide you with a small introduction to the trails and you can contact us through our toll free line, or by notifying the deck hands on the ferry that you wish to explore the trails. Visit our CONTACT US page for telephone and location information and e-mail contacts.

We are always happy to provide trained guides to help make your experience even more enjoyable as stories and legends of our ancestors are told on this historic land. During the summer months, we will be happy to provide you with cool, protective bug gear to allow you to walk without worry of insect bites. Also, feel free to pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic in our new picnic area complete with real teepees. We want to make your trip enjoyable and we like to customize every visit. Please contact us and ask us how we can make your trip to Nanabush Trails a great experience.