The Strasburg Creek Trail traces the southern edge of HNA, offering views of the pond and providing a critical link across the creek. For visitors today, the trail's uneven terrain and creek crossing offer a piece of nature within the city. From an Indigenous perspective, however, this path traces the edge of a sacred and historically significant place: the site of an ancestral village.

Every element of the landscape—the views of the pond, the flow of the creek, the types of trees in the forest—tells a story and provides teachings. The significance is not just that people were here; it's that their knowledge and presence are still here, embedded in the ecosystem itself. The Indigenous history is the heart of HNA's true significance. It elevates the park from a place of nature to a sacred landscape, reminding every visitor that the ground beneath their feet holds a history that must be honoured, protected, and learned from.

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Please take a moment to respond to the questions, and feel free to react or respond to what others have shared.

1. How does knowing the history of the space change your personal experience and sense of responsibility when visiting?
2. How should the City balance letting people have fun in the park with the need to protect a sacred site? Should some areas have different rules or be closed to visitors?