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.

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- 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.