Morning Events
Events scheduling is subject to change
| Time | Event | Description |
| 10:00-10:30 | Flint Knapping Demo | Métis Elder Joe Paquette will demonstrate the traditional methods used to make stone tools including arrows and scrapers. |
| 10:30-11:30 | Forest Tour | Take a guided forest walk to discover the native plants gathered for food and their medicinal qualities. |
| 11:00-11:30 | Hide Preparation | Métis elder Joe Paquette will demonstrate the traditional methods used to prepare animal hides. |
| 11:30-12:30 | Mill Complex Tour | Take a guided walking tour of the once thriving 19th Century Mill Complex located on the Claremont Field Centre property. |
| 12:00-12:30 | Fire Making Demo | Métis elder Joe Paquette will demonstrate a number of methods used to make fire. |
| 12:00-1:00 | Musical Puppet Show | Celtic musicians Ken Ramsden and Glen Caradus entertain with a lively mix of traditional songs reflecting the heritage and history of the Great Lakes region. |
Afternoon Events
| Time | Event | Description |
| 1:00-1:30 | Flint Knapping Demo | Métis Elder Joe Paquette will demonstrate the traditional methods used to make stone tools including arrows and scrapers. |
| 1:30-2:30 | Wshkigamong Women's Drum Group | Aboriginal musicians, the Wshkigamong Women's Drum Group will perform their unique blend of traditional Aboriginal drumming and song. Don't miss this phenomenal performance! |
| 2:00-2:30 | Hide Preparation | Métis Elder Joe Paquette will demonstrate the traditional methods used to prepare animal hides. |
| 2:30-3:30 | Forest Tour | Take a guided forest walk to discover the plants gathered for food and medicine by Ontario's First Nations. |
| 3:00-3:30 | Bone & Stone Tool Making | Métis Elder Joe Paquette will demonstrate the traditional methods used to make ground stone and bone tools. |
| 3:00-4:00 | Musical Puppet Show | Celtic musicians Ken Ramsden and Glen Caradus entertain with a lively mix of traditional songs reflecting the heritage and history of the Great Lakes region. |
| 3:30-4:30 | Mill Complex Tour | Take a guided walking tour of the once thriving 19th Century Mill Complex located on the Claremont Field Centre property. |
| 4:00-4:30 | Fire Making Demo | Demonstration and chance to try your hand at making fire with a fire-bow. Prep for Survivor Canada! |
| 4:30-5:00 | Flint Knapping demo | Métis Elder Joe Paquette will demonstrate the traditional methods used to make stone projectile points (arrow heads). |
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Call 416-661-6600 ext.6280
Where is it?
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How much?
$8 for adults (19 and over)
$6 for students
Children 4 and under are free!
max. $25 for families
$2 parking
