Moose Deer Point First Nation facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moose Point 79
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| Moose Point Indian Reserve No. 79 | |
 Moose Point 79
Location in Southern Ontario
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Ontario |
| District Municipality | Muskoka |
| First Nation | Moose Deer Point |
| Area | |
| • Land | 2.67 km2 (1.03 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 210 |
| • Density | 78.7/km2 (204/sq mi) |
| Website | moosedeerpoint.ca |
Moose Deer Point First Nation is a community of Potawatomi people in Ontario, Canada. They have a special area of land called Moose Point 79. This land is located along a beautiful area called Twelve Mile Bay.
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About Moose Deer Point First Nation
Moose Deer Point First Nation is part of a larger group called the Anishinabek Nation. The people of Moose Deer Point are descendants of Potawatomi families. These families moved from the American Midwest in the 1830s. They first settled on Beausoleil Island in Georgian Bay. Later, they moved to their current home. Their reserve, Moose Point 79, was officially set aside in 1917.
Getting Around Moose Point 79
The main road in Moose Point 79 is Twelve Mile Bay Road. This road connects the community to a major highway, Ontario Highway 400.
There are also several local roads within the reserve:
- Williams Wharf Road
- Ogemawahj Road
- Mitawbik Road
- Moose Deer Point Marina Road
- Bloody Bay Road
- Harrison Trail
- Lagoon Road
You can also reach some areas by boat. Boats can come from the Moose Deer Point Marina.
Communities Within the Reserve
Moose Point 79 has different areas where people live and gather:
- King Bay is a residential area. It is located near Big David Bay.
- Isaac Bay is another residential area. It is found along Twelve Mile Bay.
- Gordons Bay is the main center of the community. Here you can find shops, places for fun, and administration services. It is also located along Twelve Mile Bay.
Nearby Nature Spots
Close to Moose Point 79 is the O'Donnell Point Provincial Nature Reserve. This is a provincial park that is not open to the public. It helps protect nature in the area.
