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April 24-26, 2026

Mahikan Trails is thrilled to host the second annual Frog Moon
Gathering (formerly known as Frog Fest) on m Frog Moon Gathering
inan Indigenous Cultural and Traditional Skills Symposium.
And the event is free

Frog Moon Gathering

Frog Moon Gathering is based on the Cree concept of the Frog moon or Anikis Pisim, which takes place in April. Themes that many indigenous peoples associate with the Frog moon are (but not limited to) as below:

Welcoming of spring, rebirth, new year
spring ‘s place in the medicine wheel and correlation with babies/infancy/birth
- Origin of our first heartbeat; importance of the rhythm of the heartbeat
Traditional activities for this season include birch tapping, egg collecting, making tools and baskets, canoe making/repair
Frogs are coming out of hibernation; awoken by the geese in the previous moon cycle (goose moon)
- Frogs wake up the plants, especially the birch, hence birch water season

We have chosen to hold our Indigenous cultural symposium at the time of the Frog moon because we have a whole ton of frogs waking then and we the want Frog Moon Gathering to be a weekend of cultural revitalization, rebirth, and reclamation.

There will be a variety of events as there were last year including Birch Tree tapping, Medicine walks, cordage making, Buffalo Talks, Tracking, horse packing, Metis dancing lessons, First Nations dance lessons, hide tanning, beading and tons more. Keep an eye out for our registration page coming soon!

January, February and March 2026

• Jan 30, 2026
• Feb 13 & 27, 2026
• Mar 13 & 27, 2026

Mahikan Trails Warmth of Winter

Guided Indigenous evening snowshoe tour at our facility north of Sundre.
Not available in Banff or area
Learn about indigenous sense of snow and our relationship to the winter landscape.
Finish the evening with a 3 course meal inspired by traditional culinary techniques and flavours.
Toilets and showers available.
Program runs November 1-March 30.
Minimum 2 ppl
Wholesale package: 1 night cabin stay, dinner, and breakfast: $295 per person

Join our Indigenous Guides for a memorable evening of winter exploration and cultural connection. The experience begins with a respectful tobacco offering to honor the land and ancestors. Our guide then leads the group into the enchanting winter landscape just before sunset, allowing participants to observe the forest from a unique evening perspective.

As darkness falls, the group gazes at the stars, learning the stories they hold—a beautiful way to connect with Indigenous traditions and celestial knowledge. Continuing along the Ancestors trail, the group pauses for a quick "lights out" moment before heading to a cozy trappers tent. The tent is wrapped in clear poly with festive Christmas lights, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Inside, there are benches to sit on and a warm propane fire, offering a comfortable space to relax while gazing at the sky and stars.

While inside, you can indulge in hot beverages like Rose, Marshmallow, and Mushroom hot chocolate with pine cookies for dipping. Outside, guides have built a fire, and guests are served a traditional hot meal and dessert, enhancing the communal and cultural experience.

To ensure warmth and comfort, there's access to a large trappers cabin featuring a wood stove and cozy furniture—perfect for snuggling up after the outdoor activities. The evening concludes with relaxation in the medicine barn, where you can enjoy a glass of wine or hot tea before retiring to your warm and cozy cabin for the night.