The Huron Wendat people are integral to the Sainte-Marie story, and the historic site continues to share aspects of Aboriginal culture today. Join us on National Aboriginal Day June 21 and at the Aboriginal Festival Weekend June 23-24, as we pay tribute to Canada’s First Nations with drumming, dancing, singing, special on-site activities, and displays.
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Celebrate Canada's birthday with fun children's activities, giveaways, and complimentary Canada Day cake.
This annual POW WOW, presented by the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre at Sainte-Marie Park, is open to the public. It features Native dancing, traditional crafts and foods, and much more.
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Celebrate French culture and heritage in Ontario with special displays and activities.
Celebrate the colourful Fall Season with Sainte-Marie’s Thanksgiving Harvest Festival and Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on October 6-7. A family favourite, the event features pumpkin decorating, seasonal displays, and over 40 exceptional artisans.
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Experience Sainte-Marie’s spectacular “First Light” Event evenings November 29, 30 & December 1 as we illuminate the famous historic site with over 3,000 candles. Recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario as one of Ontario’s “Top 100” Events, “First Light” creates a wonderful holiday ambience, featuring lots of hands-on activities for children, seasonal and folk music, Aboriginal performances, and much more.
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A great way to conclude your visit to Sainte-Marie, the interpretative Sainte-Marie Museum puts the Sainte-Marie story in a global context, with interactive displays and themed galleries. Special exhibits may also be featured throughout the year.
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Aboriginal Festival and National Aboriginal Day