We are the people of G'Chimnissing in southern Georgian Bay
Beausoleil First Nation rests in the southern tip of Georgian Bay on Christian, Beckwith and Hope Islands.
These magnificent islands are home to many.
Much history can be found on the islands. More recently with the Forked Three-awned Grass. This species of grass is nicknamed "Ice Age Grass" found throughout Christian Island and is currently on the Species at Risk list.
Updated November 23, 2020. Click to enlarge.
More information on our Covid-19 Response Plan
Please visit our Covid-19 Response page for more information.
Well-being Protocol - Added October 1, 2020
The islands of Christian, Beckwith and Hope continue to be closed to the general public.
Travel Restriction in effect to visitors from TORONTO, PEEL, YORK, HAMILTON, HALTON, DURHAM REGION, REGION OF WATERLOO, WINDSOR-ESSEX.
Stay at home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
Please allow 48 hours for your request to be processed. You MUST present a digital copy to security checkpoint 1 upon your arrival.
Plan for your visit accordingly. Please read the acknowledgement fully. Stay well!
BFN Visitor Form BFN members, immediate family and service providers.
Ferry Schedule - Added July 29, 2020
To date, 880 Covid-19 tests have been administered on Christian Island.
To date, there have been 0 Covid-19 positive results.
Plan for your outing, remember to WASH HANDS, SANITIZE, AND DISTANCE yourself from others.
BFN Covid-19 Response Modified Level 4
Important Notice
Visitor Information
Testing in Chimnissing
What's happening in and around Chimnissing?
November 27, 2020 - New employment opportunity!
November 3, 2020 - Housing Notice
October 21, 2020 - For Beausoleil Family Benefit (formerly Aanit) information, please send your questions to bfb@chimnissing.ca
Community News and Events
Ferry Status
M.V. Sandy Graham
Quick Links
Ferry Schedule
BFN Consultation Inquiries
Chimnissing Transit Schedule (Updated)
Employment Opportunities
Jordan's Principle in Beausoleil
C.A.R.E
Island Cam
Cedar Point Cam