Welcome to Peawanuck!
The community of Peawanuck is situated on the coast of Hudson Bay, west of James Bay, 20 miles inland on the Winisk River. It is the gateway for Polar Bear Provincial Park - Ontario's largest wilderness park.

The community is relatively new having replaced the former community of Winisk (located downstream) that was destroyed by flooding during the river ice breakup in 1986.

The new town has a population of 300 people of mainly Cree First Nation descent whose ancestors have lived on the land in this region for over 3000 years.

Local Activities
During your visit to the area you will have the opportunity to mingle with the friendly people of Peawanuck as they go about their daily and seasonal activities.

While modern technology is used today, many local activities have not changed from the traditional ways of the past. This is especially true in the preparation of wild game and food.

Join in as local dishes such as Atik minwan (caribou steak dinner), Abon (roasted goose), Bannock (baked bread), Papatay (meat & dumpling stew) are prepared. Learn how wild meat and fish is harvested and hunted and smoked in teepees and prepared in the traditional ways also.

You may also sit in on local activities that include ceremonial feasts, picnics and cookouts where you will learn of our elders history, stories and legends. Visit the medicinal sweat lodge and traditional harvesting camp.

You will also learn about the structure and history of the Cree language and will hopefully speak some of our language to remember when you return home.

Shopping
Depending on availability you will also have the opportunity to shop for handicrafts created by local artisans which include: moccasins, slippers, gloves, mittens and other clothing along with artwork such as tamarack geese, stone carvings, sculptures and paintings.

Interpretive Tours
While you are welcome to visit the community on your own Wild Wind Tours offers a community interpretive tour which is an interesting and truly memorable way to learn about the fascinating history, traditions and activities of the Cree people.

Contact us for more information and to schedule your tour!