Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons

Experience Ontario’s oldest European community and one of Canada’s National Historical Sites. Today, Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons is a living museum that invites visitors to explore the history of the Jesuit mission and the Indigenous peoples who lived in the region at that time. The site features a reconstructed version of the original fort and mission buildings, including living quarters, a church, workshops, and more. Experienced re-enactors and historians demonstrate daily life at the mission and the interactions between the Jesuit priests and the Indigenous peoples they sought to convert. 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. It offers a range of educational programming for people of all ages, including school programs, summer camps, and cultural events. The site typically operates on a seasonal schedule, with hours and programming varying by season. Special events, including First Light and National Indigenous Peoples Day, happen all year round. ----- Admission Fee Inclusions --- - Access the fully reconstructed mission community of Sainte-Marie among the Hurons including a cookhouse, stables, blacksmith shop, waterway, hospital, longhouses, and more - Connect with friendly and knowledgeable costumed historical interpreters. - Visit the Church of Saint Joseph, where the graves of Father Jean de Brébeuf and Gabriel Lalemant are located. - Learn the story of Sainte-Marie with a free audio tour, accessible through the Huronia Historical Parks app. - Meet friendly farm animals in the stables. - Experience the award-winning interactive indoor museum (temporarily closed) - Shop for gifts, Indigenous craftwork, and souvenirs in the retail store, Flint & Timber Co.