Six Nations of the Grand River

Chiefswood National Historic Site


Description
Historic site offering guided tours and education programming

Site features:
  • surrounded by Carolinian Forest, along the banks of the Grand River
  • birthplace and childhood home of renowned Mohawk and English poetess, E Pauline Johnson
  • museum managed by Six Nations Tourism, a sub-department of Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation
  • site is a tourist destination aimed to provide a unique historical and cultural experience for all its visitors
  • historic site features identical entrances - the South entrance faces the river to welcome Six Nations community members who arrived by canoe, and the North entrance faces the road to welcome visitors from surrounding communities who arrived by horse-drawn carriage. The two entrances are a living symbol of the shared cultures of the Johnson family
Eligibility
No restrictions
Application Process
Call or email
  • no application required
Documents Required
No documents required
Office
519-758-5444 - Six Nations Tourism
Web Site
https://chiefswoodnhs.ca
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
1037 Brant County Hwy 54
Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
Admission - $15 for guided tours and $10 for self-guided tours; Call to inquire about group rates and bookings
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Last Updated On
September 24, 2025
Last Verified On
July 29, 2025
Address
1037 Brant County Hwy 54
Six Nations of the Grand River, ON, N0A 1M0

Cross street: Chiefswood Rd and Brant Hwy 54


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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Tue
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sat
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sun
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tue-Sun 10 am-3 pm (May-Oct)
Victoria Day to Oct (Thanksgiving weekend) - booked tours and education programming available year-round
Service Area(s)
  • Brant County
  • Brantford
  • Haldimand County
  • Norfolk County
  • Six Nations of the Grand River