Welcome to Mitigwaaki, meaning forest in Anishinaabemowin. Immerse yourself in nature, and create a piece of it to take home.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own candles? Well now you can! Join me at Mitigwaaki to learn how to craft your own personalized candles. Choose from a wide variety of essential oils, vessels and botanical pieces. Put your creativity to the test with your own uniquely curated candle.
A behind the scenes view of the sacred medicines, and a hands on memory you’ll never forget. Take home more than a souvenir – take home a new skill, a new understanding, and a piece of your experience.
After exploring the medicine wheel garden and greenhouse, enjoy a delicious traditional lunch catered by local indigenous chefs. Be amazed on our guided tour through the Exploration Trails.
Location
36 Chemong St. N.,
Curve Lake, ON
K0L 1R0
Contact
Info
Indigenously Infused is a woman-owned business located in Curve Lake.
Inspired by Creators’ gifts; the Four Sacred Medicines, and the 7 Grandfather Teachings.
What to expect
Each of our packages include an authentic meal catered by local indigenous chefs, as well as a guided tour through the exploration trails. Immerse yourself in nature and create a piece of it to take home.
Choose from one of our experience options which include Candle Making, our Essential Oil bar and Planting of the Sacred Medicines (Mashkiki).
Infusing natural soy wax and pure essential oils; Indigenously Infused creates hand-poured candles in small batches, which reflect the values and culture of the Anishinaabeg, specifically the Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg.
Blend your own unique aroma at our Essential Oil bar, choosing from a wide variety of pure essential oils, vials and bottles. See where your creativity takes you, and your senses.
Put your Green thumb to the test, with Mashkiki Planting. A sacred medicine 101, and a lesson on planting and caring for the plant. Choose from a variety of plants and pots, and learn the basics of Mashkiki while you pot your own to take home.
What else can I do nearby?
- Book a educational tour of Curve Lake Cultural Centre
- Explore the art gallery and historical exhibits at Whetung Ojibwa Centre
- Take a guided fishing tour with Williams Outfitters
- Learn about “The Teaching Rocks” at Petroglyphs Petroglyphs Provincial Park
- Visit Lang Pioneer Villages’ exhibit Aabnaabin Camp and the Aabnaabin: Looking Back to Where We Come From exhibit to learn about the history and culture of local First Nations
Important Information
Package Details and Pricing
| Package 1 | Package 2 | Package 3 | |
| Inclusions for each package | Essential Oil Bar – make & take your own essential oil blend. Choose from a wide range of pure essential oils. | Candle Workshop- make your own unique candle designed entirely by you and our premium essential oils, soy wax & botanicals. | Plant Teachings – plant and take home your very own medicinal plant |
| Traditional Anishinaabe Lunch | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Guided Tour of Exploration Trails | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Exclusive Access to the Visitor Centre & Gift Shop | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Price for Small Group *maximum of 4 adults | $900 | $1000 | $850 |
| Price for Large Group *maximum of 8 adults | $1800 | $2000 | $1700 |
*Children 12 & under are free with accompanying adult. Ticket holders are responsible for the safety of their accompanied children and are not permitted to participate in the candle workshop or essential oil bar. Children can however participate in a complimentary planting class while adults are in their workshops. Children under 12 must have an accompanying adult present at all times. *
*Trails & greenhouse are not wheelchair or stroller accessible at this time.*
Directions
Continue through curve lake until you come to a church at a four way stop. Take a right, and Mitigwaaki is on your right at 36 Chemong Street North. Continue down this driveway to the end and you’ll find it!
Weather and Cancellation Policy
Weather Policy: We reserve the right to cancel any reservations due to severe or imminent deterioration of weather conditions. You will receive a FULL REFUND if we cancel due to weather before your arrival.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made 60 days or more in advance of the event date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 30 days of the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 14 days of the event date will not receive a refund.
“Event” refers to the date which your group is scheduled to arrive at Mitigwaaki.
Businesses involved to this experience
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Indigenously Infused 
Curve Lake, Ontario
K0L 1R0