Chiefswood National Historic Site

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Explore the connection where cultures meet at Chiefswood, the birthplace of celebrated Indigenous poet E. Pauline Johnson.

Surrounded by Carolinian Forest and on the banks of the Grand river, Chiefswood is the birthplace and home of Mohawk and English poetess E. Pauline Johnson. The historic home features two identical entrances that embody the meeting of cultures – a South entrance facing the Grand River to welcome members of the Six Nations community arriving by canoe, and a North entrance facing the road to welcome visitors arriving by horse-drawn carriage. Today, Chiefswood has been restored to the original floorplan, with replica William Morris wallpaper and a reconstruction of the original summer kitchen. 

Explore the site with a guided tour or explore on your own.

Location

1037 Brant County Highway 54
Ohsweken, ON
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Plan Your Visit

Chiefswood is open seasonally. For more information, visit Chiefswood’s website or email coordinator@chiefswoodnhs.ca.

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The Passport Places network is made possible through valued partnerships with Canadian heritage organizations, site operators and owners. Look for the following logo at participating historic sites. Partner Organization: Six Nations Tourism