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Aboriginal Cultural Experience Tours
Aboriginal tourism has become a growing industry in the past few years and Manitoba is ideally situated to provide a wonderful aboriginal cultural experience. There are many aboriginal attractions and facilities in Manitoba and the surrounding area to establish a superb tour.
Some tour examples are as follows:

Vento Group, Manitoba

Native One Group, Manitoba-Saskatchewan

Vento Group, Manitoba
July 30 - August 09, 1998

July 30
Upon arrival at the Winnipeg airport the group is met and taken to their private bus. They are then transferred to The Hotel Fort Garry in downtown Winnipeg. Overnight at the Hotel Fort Garry.

July 31
Breakfast at the Fort Garry at 8:00 am. At 9:30 am the group departs by private bus and travels west across the Manitoba prairie to Riding Mountain National Park. There is a stop for lunch on route in the city of Brandon. After lunch they continue north to Riding Mountain and Lake Katherine where the Anishinabe Village of Shawenequanape Kipchewin is located. Upon arrival they are met by a camp leader, given a camp welcome and brief orientation followed by teepee assignments. In the evening the group will have dinner at the camp. Overnight in teepees.

August 01
Breakfast at Anishinabe. This morning the group is taken on a guided excursion in the forest. Lunch at Anishinabe. In the late afternoon the group is taken by bus to view the Bison herd in Riding Mountain National Park. After the tour they are returned to Anishinabe for dinner. Overnight in teepees.

August 02
Breakfast at Anishinabe. In the morning the group is given lessons on identification of animal tracks, animals themselves, tress, etc. Lunch at Anishinabe. This afternoon the group is taken by bus to the Town of Wasagaming. Here they will have an opportunity to shop for souveniers, visit the museum, swim, rent a canoe or paddle boat on Clear lake or relax. In the late afternoon they are returned to Anishinabe for dinner. Overnight in teepees.

August 03
Breakfast at Anishinabe. This morning the group will receive lessons about the aboriginal, traditional culture. Lunch at Anishinabe. In the afternoon the group is taken on a bus excursion into Riding Mountain National Park for wildlife viewing. In the late afternoon they return for dinner at Anishinabe. Overnight in teepees.

August 04
Breakfast at Anishinabe. This morning the group is taken to visit the nearby Rolling River First Nation for a visit. In the late morning they are transported back to Anishinabe. Afternoon free to explore more of the camp on their own. Dinner at Anishinabe in the early evening and then they will take part in an exciting traditional Pow Wow. Overnight in teepees.

August 05
Breakfast at Anishinabe. The group bids farewell to the camp and departs by bus for Winnipeg and the airport. Here they board their flight at 3:00 pm for Churchill, Manitoba. Upon arrival at 5:30 pm they are transferred to their overnight accommodation for the next two nights, the Churchill Motel.

August 06
Breakfast at the motel. Today there is time to visit the Eskimo Museum, the town complex and the Parks Canada Reception Centre on their own. In the late afternoon the group is transferred by bus from the motel to the Churchill port where they board the Sea North tour boat at 5:30 pm. They are taken on an exciting 4 hour Beluga Whale watching tour. The tour also includes sightseeing of Fort Prince of Wales, cruising the coast in search of seals, polar bears and birds plus landing at Button Bay for a nature hike and to observe an Inuit historical site. A box lunch will be provided for all individuals on the tour. After the tour you are transported back to the Churchill Motel.

August 07
Breakfast at the motel. In the morning there is an opportunity to buy souvenirs and visit more of the town on their own. There is a short walk from the motel to the departure location for a unique Tundra Buggy tour. At 1:00 pm they set out on an unforgettable 4 hour excursion to experience the summer tundra at its best. Led by guides well versed in the natural history they will explore the many facets of the wildlife wilderness area's delicately balanced ecosystem. Following the tour the group returns to the motel and pick's up their luggage and is transported to the airport. The flight departs at 6:15 pm and arrives in Winnipeg at 9:10 pm. They are transferred to the Hotel Fort Garry for their overnight.

August 08
Breakfast at the Fort Garry. At 9:00 am they depart by bus for eastern Manitoba and the Whiteshell Provincial Park. They continue to the famous aboriginal historic site of Bannock Point. Here Interpretive guides explain the history of the site and the stories behind the petroforms: stones laid out on the bedrock in the shapes of turtles, snakes, geometric designs and a Thunderbird. During the visit to Bannock Point they will be provided with a box lunch at a nearby campsite. In the late afternoon the bus returns the group back to Winnipeg and the Hotel Fort Garry.

August 09
Breakfast at the Fort Garry. At 9:00 am the group departs by bus for the Winnipeg airport and their return flight home.

Package Includes:

Private bus for transportation for airport transfers in Winnipeg and Churchill
Private bus Winnipeg to Riding Mountain and return, the Anishinabe program and the Bannock Point excursion
Three nights accommodation at the Hotel Fort Garry in Winnipeg with breakfast and based on double occupancy
Lunch on trip to Anishinabe
Five nights teepee accommodation at Anishinabe based on 4 persons per teepee
Three meals a day at Anishinabe
Full interpretive cultural program at Anishinabe as per itinerary
Churchill overnight hotel with breakfast based on double occupancy August 05 and 06
Churchill beluga Whale and Tundra Buggy tours as per itinerary
Box lunch Aug 06 Beluga Whale tour
Bannock Point guided interpretive program
Box lunch on Bannock Point excursion

What to bring for stay at Anishinabe Village: Clothes suitable for outdoor camping, hiking and rain gear, sun protection, sleeping bag and an air mattress, insect repellent, warm jacket, flashlight, personal items, towel and soap. The campground is equipped with modern washroom facilities for your convenience and comfort.

Manitoba - Saskatchewan
Native One Group
July 15 - 26, 1999

July 15
The group will be met at the Winnipeg airport and taken by private motorcoach to the Pinawa Resort in the Whiteshell Provincial Park. Dinner and overnight at the Pinawa Resort.

July 16
This morning you depart for a full day excursion to Bannock Point. Bannock Point is the holiest of Aboriginal sites with Petroforms. There will be a full interpretation program. In the evening there will be storytelling by an elder. Overnight at the Pinawa Resort.

July 17
Today is another full excursion. This is a canoe excursion in the Whiteshell region. Again in the evening there will be storytelling by an elder. Overnight again at the Pinawa Resort.

July 18
In the morning you depart the Pinawa Resort and travel west by motorcoach arrive to the Anishinabe camp at Riding Mountain National Park. You arrive at the Camp in the late morning where you are welcomed and given teepee assignments. After lunch there is a camp orientation. Dinner with a music presentation in the evening. Overnight in Teepees.

July 19
After breakfast you depart at sunrise to see animals, bears, bison herd. Full day excursion in the forest with identification of animal tracks etc. Later you return to the Anishinabe camp for dinner and overnight in Teepees.

July 20
Breakfast at Anishinabe then you watch and participate in a Pow Wow today. Later you have dinner at Anishinabe then in the evening storytelling with elders. Overnight in Teepees

July 21
Breakfast at Anishinabe. Full day excursion to Rolling River First Nation where there will be special activities and spiritual encounters with elders. Later you return to Anishinabe for dinner and overnight in Teepees.

July 22
After breakfast at Anishinabe you have a mid morning check out then travel to Winnipeg by motorcoach. After checking in at the Fort Garry Hotel the remainder of the afternoon and evening is free to visit some of Winnipeg on your own. Overnight at the Fort Garry Hotel.

July 23 After breakfast at the Hotel Fort Garry you check out and are transferred by motorcoach to the Winnipeg airport. At 11:45 am you depart on Canadian flight # 1423 for Saskatoon. You receive a light lunch on the flight. Upon arrival at 12:40 pm you are met and taken by motorcoach to the Wanuskewin Heritage Park.
Upon arrival there will be an introduction to the Park followed by a Dance Performance. Then there will be a Building tour, a Guided Trail Walk and set up camp with Teepee Raising at Teepee Village site. After dinner there will be an exhibition of Traditional Games then there will be Storytelling around the campfire as you cook Bannock on a stick over an open fire. Overnight in Teepees.

July 24
After breakfast you are given a lesson in Craft Making and during the remainder of the morning there are tours of the Archeology Lab, Art Gallery and Gift shop. Following lunch the activities continue with a Dance Performance, a Social Dance program and a Bison Hunt program. After dinner at the camp you travel by motorcoach to nearby Saskatoon where you overnight at the Best Western Inn.

July 25
In the early morning you return to Wanuskewin for breakfast. Following breakfast you take part in a Cree language program a Bison Bow and Arrow hunt and a guided trail walk to an Archaeology dig site After lunch you depart on an excursion to the Batoche National Historic Park. This is the site of a famous battle in the Northwest Rebellion between the Metis and the English. Later in the day you return to Wanuskewin for dinner. Later in the evening you return to Saskatoon to overnight at the Best Western Inn.
July 26 - After breakfast at the hotel you check out and are transferred to the Saskatoon airport for your return flight.

Package includes:

all transfers by private motorcoach throughout as per the itinerary
3 nights at the Pinawa Resort in the Whiteshell based on double occupancy
4 nights in Anishinabe Teepees based on 4 persons sharing
1 night at the Hotel Fort Garry in Winnipeg based on double occupancy
1 night in Wanuskewin Teepees based on 4 persons sharing
2 nights at the Best Western Inn in Saskatoon based on double occupancy.
3 meals a day except July 15 dinner only, July 22 breakfast only and July 26 breakfast only
Bannock Point excursion and Canoe excursion in the Whiteshell
Programs and excursions at Anishinabe as per the itinerary
Programs and excursions at Wanuskewin as per the itinerary
Air mattress for overnight in the Teepee at Wanuskewin

What to bring for stay at Anishinabe and Wanuskewin: Clothes suitable for outdoor camping, hiking and rain gear, sun protection, sleeping bag and an air mattress, insect repellent, warm jacket, flashlight, personal items, towel and soap. The campgrounds are equipped with modern washrooms facilities for your convenience and comfort.

Should you have any questions or require additional information please e-mail info@heartlandtravel.ca or call Don Finkbeiner or one of our group travel counsellors at (204) 989-9630 (in Winnipeg) or 1-866-890-3377 or fax 204-989-9636.