The Indigenous-owned and operated tourism destination Mādahòkì Farm is set to launch a number of new experiences for visitors to Ottawa this September.

Located southwest of the Canadian capital’s downtown, Mādahòkì Farm is known for its herd of rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses.

“Sharing the Land”—that’s what Mādahòkì, pronounced Ma-dau-ki, means, and it’s exactly what the team behind this Indigenous-led farm is putting into practice every day.

Located on unceded Algonquin territory in Ottawa’s Greenbelt (near Hunt Club and the 416), Mādahòkì Farm has expanded its cultural offerings and is eager to share them with both locals and visitors to the National Capital Region.

Mādahòkì Farm is opening their doors to the wider public by introducing new visitor experiences, starting today.

Mādahòkì Farm has opened its gates wider than ever to welcome local, national, and international visitors seeking meaningful, authentic Indigenous experiences. Connect with Indigenous culture through land, animals, and storytelling with our new Visitor Experiences programming – now open to families, individuals and small groups!

Declining numbers of Canadians heading to the U.S. for vacation could mean an even better tourism season for attractions such as Mādahòkì Farm, which had already begun to cater to more domestic travellers.

On the canalside, skates carve their way across the world’s largest ice rink. At an inner-city farm comes the sound of hooves of the Ojibwe spirit horses. Discover how Indigenous tourism is helping to celebrate and preserve the culture of First Nations people.

At Mādahòkì Farm in Nepean, a new chef and a herd of Ojibwe Spirit Horses anchor a growing cultural hub.

The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival is moving to Wesley Clover Parks for its 2025 edition, offering a larger venue and exciting new programming—including a Glow-in-the-Dark Pow Wow, drone show, and expanded family activities.

Trina Mather-Simard, CEO of Indigenous Experiences and director of Madahòkì Farm, shares the story of the Ojibwe Spirit Horses and the efforts to bring them back from near extinction. Mather-Simard and Awema Tendesi, a cultural ambassador with Indigenous Experiences, offer insights into the tourism industry and how people can actively commit to reconciliation efforts.