From hosting Ojibwe Spirit Horses to sitting on tourism boards, Trina Mather-Simard has more than 20 years of experience as an Indigenous tourism entrepreneur. She has contributed to the local and national industry as part of her mission to “preserve, promote and pass on Indigenous cultures.”

Ottawa is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, and today, thousands of Indigenous people call the city home. Visitors to Ottawa can discover the land’s history and the enduring traditions and stories of Indigenous Peoples. Viewing Canada’s capital from an Indigenous perspective highlights a lasting connection to the land.

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.