Cannabis, Herbal Medicines & Teas Tour
Healing Body, Mind and Spirit

This one day trip from the Toronto area will educate you on the First Nation's Peoples' traditional use of natural medicines including cannabis, herbs & teas. 

You will hear from Ojibway elders about their use of traditional herbal medicines to heal the body, mind and spirit. The tour will demystify the stigma associated with the use of marijuana and you will learn much about herbal teas, benefits of the different strains of cannabis and cannabis cream for pain relief.

And then you will able to use your newly gained knowledge to shop with confidence at two retail outlet stops on the tour. Along the way, you will get to enjoy a wonderful buffet lunch and also see the future site of a commercial cannabis producing operation near Cobourg.
1-Day Trip
​Sat April 20, 2019
Sat May 4, 2019
Sat June 1, 2019
​Thu July 4, 2019
​Sat Aug 10, 2019
​Sat Sep 7, 2019

$109 + HST

Inclusions

  • Round trip transportation on deluxe bus with a washroom and WiFi.
  • Local area tour guide Peter Brotherhood will accompany the bus and provide narration and commentary of the area during the tour.
  • Hear from Ojibway Elders about their culture and use of herbal medicines.
  • 2 shopping stops at retail stores on the Alderville First Nation Reserve.
  • Taste a herbal tea of your choice and learn about cannabis cream for pain relief. Also a shopping stop. 
  • Lunch included. For tours in April, May & September, lunch venue is Woodlawn Inn, Cobourg. For tours from June-August, lunch venue is Railside Restaurant, Port Hope.
  • Morning breakfast/rest stop at OnRoute Port Hope. Breakfast on your own.
  • Evening rest stop at OnRoute Newcastle.
  • Complimentary bottled water and snacks on bus included.
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during tour. 
  • All tips.

Pickup Locations

For more information about a pickup location, please click on it's name in the list below.
Return Times:
  • Cobourg 5:15 PM
  • Scarborough 6:45 PM
  • York Mills 7:15 PM
  • Vaughan 7:50 PM
  • Mississauga 8:10 PM

Tour Dates

Sat April 20, 2019
Sat May 4, 2019
Sat June 1, 2019
Thu July 4, 2019
​Sat Aug 10, 2019
Sat Sep 7, 2019

Price

$109 + HST  per person
To book over the phone
​please call (866) 208-2950

Travelling With Children

  • Sorry, this tour is restricted to adults 19+.

Cancellations & Refunds

  • 100% full refund if you cancel at least 14 days before the trip departure date. 
  • Sorry but no refunds if cancellation is received less then 14 days before trip departure date. 
  • You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know up to the time of departure without penalty.

Tour Highlights

Alderville First Nation Reserve

You will hear from Ojibway elders about their their culture and the use of herbal medicines to heal the body, mind and spirit. At two of the Alderville First Nation Stores, the Green Room and the Medicine Wheel, guests may purchase cannabis product.

Certain strains of cannabis produce euphoria; however, other strains have been used in the First Nations to treat over 200 chronic conditions such as pain, anxiety, sleep and eating disorders, fibromyalgia, atrophy, cancer, PTSD and depression.

Fifth Wind Farm

The proprietor, Johanna, will speak about the medicinal benefits of herbal teas and other herbs and also about how she makes cannabis creams and salves. You will then have an opportunity to try the herbal tea of your choice and also have an opportunity to shop for her products.