Sainte-Marie among the Hurons will re-open to the General Public 7 days a week, from May 4 to October 14, and for Special Events.

 

Hours of Operations: 10 am to 5 pm

 

 

Regular Admission Rates (excluding Special Events):

Adults -$12.00

Seniors (65+) - $10.00

Students (13+) - $10.50

Youth (6-12) - $9.25

Children 5 years and under - FREE

Support person accompanying a paying visitor with a disability: FREE

(Applicable taxes are not included; please note that Rates are subject to change)

 

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is proud to be one of ONTARIO SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES. This collection features incredible, world-class experiences curated by the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) which showcases the best and most unique tourism experiences in the province, exciting destinations and dynamic experiences that create unique memories for every traveller and visitor.

 

Step back in time to 17th century Canada on Georgian Bay. Experience Ontario’s oldest European community and one of Canada’s National Historical Sites. Explore, hear the legends in the Longhouse and join in. Touch history, and experience life at this historic French Jesuit mission in the heart of the Huron-Wendat First Nation. Sainte-Marie now stands re-created on its original location where the compelling story is brought to life.

Audio wands for self-guided tours available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Standard & Simplified Chinese.

For Group Reservations (20 or more) and School Programs, please click on the corresponding tab on the left.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

      

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Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Ontario’s first European Community, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons was the headquarters for the French Jesuit Mission to the Huron Wendat people. In 1639, the Jesuits, along with French lay workers, began construction of a fenced community that included barracks, a church, workshops, residences, and a sheltered area for Native visitors.

 

By 1648, Sainte-Marie was a wilderness home to 66 French men, representing one-fifth of the entire population of New France. Sainte-Marie's brief history ended in 1649, when members of the mission community were forced to abandon and burn their home of nearly ten years.

 

  After extensive archaeological and historical research, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is now recreated on its original site, where the mission’s compelling story is brought to life.

 

  Located near Midland in the beautiful Southern Georgian Bay area, this world-renowned reconstruction illustrates the interaction of the French and Wendat nations. Visitors get a unique opportunity to see the earliest Canadian pioneer life, through guided or self-guided visits, school group tours, interactive education programs, special events, and corporate functions.

 

  Visit our Interpretive Museum and themed gift shop, and complete your stay with a delicious meal in Restaurant Sainte-Marie.

 

  Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is operated by Huronia Historical Parks, and is an Attraction of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.  Another Reason to Visit Simcoe County