All aboard! Windsor launches first Powwow Bus Tour

Stefanie Masotti/CTV News Windsor.

There’s a new way to be educated and embrace Indigenous culture in Windsor-Essex.

Caldwell First Nation is joining forces with the Windsor Port Authority and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island to provide 105 people with free member-led bus tours on Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10.

The tour route will take riders along the Windsor-Essex shoreline to highlight many hidden and ancient Indigenous sites enroute to the Caldwell First Nation Reserve in Leamington.

Upon arrival, the riders experience the first ever Competitive Pow Wow on the new reserve. The Powwow is a traditional gathering featuring Grand Entry of the First Nations, drumming, dancing competitions, Indigenous crafts, and tasty food.

Powwow Bus Tour riders will board the bus at Destination Ontario – Ontario Travel Information Services, located at 110 Park Street East, Windsor.

Purchasing a Powwow ticket via the website is required to reserve a spot on the bus tour. You can do so here.

Powwow tickets are $10 per person. Children under eight and seniors over 60 receive free admission but still need to reserve their tickets online. You will be refunded the cost when the bus arrives at the Powwow. Space is limited to 105 riders for the bus tour.