Native Spiritual Sites

Shish Kong Trail to Spirit Rock

A place of great spiritual power, this impressive cliff forms a backdrop to Lake Shish-Kong, at the north end of Lake Obabika. Originally formed by a violent movement of the earth's crust, after thousands of years a picturesque lake with cliffs and pillars are the gifts that remain.

Spirit Rock

Once consisting of three rock columns, of which one survives, this location on Chee-skon-abikong Lake is a traditional destination for aboriginal fasting, dreaming, and healing. Located at Lake Obabika's north end, this one to two-day guided trip is well worth the effort.

Grandparent Rocks

Ko-ko-mis and Sho-mis Waw-bee-Kong are strangely sculpted rocks rising from a rock ledge at the lake's edge. Feel the connection to the thousands of years of human presence.

Petroglyphs and Pictographs

A day trip, with a challenging one day paddle to Wakimika Lake, brings you face to face with petroglyphs that date to some 3,000 years ago, some discovered only recently!

Preparing an Offering

As spiritual destinations, revered to this day, you are likely to find offerings left by visitors - a thoughtfully arranged circle of rocks, a note buried beneath a sprinkle of dirt, or the traditional offering of tobacco burnt in a sacred fire.