A soul lives on through the stories we share.
Arts, Culture & Heritage in Wawa, Ontario.
Experiences that go beyond.
Enjoy customized guided tours, walks, and talks throughout Wawa’s fascinating landscape with our local historian and storyteller. Whether it is a beach stroll to multiple painting sites used by a founding member of the Group of Seven, or short hikes between traditional campsites used by our Indigenous ancestors, European explorers and early pioneers, you will be provided with an authentic Wawa experience like no other.
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Featured
Tour
Finding the Group of Seven.
Wawa was one of A.Y. Jackson's favourite locations to capture spectacular shorelines and natural beauty. This tour explores where 10 of his creations were inspired along with Wawa's local historian Johanna Rowe.
Stuff you should know.
This 1.5km hike is along Lake Superior's coast and is approximately 90 minutes in length. This tour requires good footwear, and appropriate clothing for cool lake side temperatures.
Discover the depth of history first hand.
The northern shores of Lake Superior have been drawing people to its beauty, bounty, and richness for centuries.
Sharing the stories that build culture, celebrate arts, and cultivate heritage in Wawa is exactly what we do at Soul of Superior Experiences.
Guided Tours
& Talks
Professionally guided tours in Wawa, Ontario with a local historian and storyteller.
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- Customizable per booking
- Outdoor eco-friendly
- Authentic experiences
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Consulting
& Research
Comprehensive consulting for communities and developers.
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- Cultural Mapping
- Historical Resources
- Heritage Reporting
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Building a future for our past.
Working with communities and developers we identify and deliver information about heritage values through reliable and accurate references and resources to power projects grounded in cultural planning.
Cultural
Mapping
A powerful community engagement tool which ultimately creates a comprehensive list of cultural resources and assets to assist in positive community growth and development. This forward thinking activity often uncovers forgotten and unknown tangible and intangible assets which help citizens and business leaders connect the cultural dots when exploring their authentic community vision.
Research
& Consultation
Thirty plus years of comprehensive research and writing has resulted in a unique collection of local history resources, reports and publications focused on Wawa’s multi-layered story. From signage and identification to full scale reports, planning, and promotion Soul of Superior Experiences is dedicated to providing guidance, documentation and oversight for all your project needs.
Johanna Rowe.
Our historian and storyteller.
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As a life-time resident Johanna is passionate about Wawa's vibrant, rich and diverse history. She is a member of the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals and provides authentic experiences, reporting and consulting second to none.
30
Years of Experience
12
Partner Projects
10
Publications
2
Industry Awards
Everything local.
Discover Wawa Ontario.
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From local artists and artisans to some of the North's best outdoor experiences, Wawa Ontario holds a special place in the hearts of those who visit.
Art to soothe the soul.
A special thank you to Heather Sinnot for many collaborations, and for the use of her artwork seen here. She is a wonderfully creative individual with a studio located in Goulais, ON that's absolutely worth a visit.
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