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Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons

Located in picturesque Midland, Ontario, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is a fascinating living history attraction and national historic site.

Travel back in time and experience life in the 1640s at Ontario's first European settlement. Meet costumed historical interpreters and learn about early cultural contact between French missionaries and people of the Wendat Nation. Find out why the Jesuits were forced to abandon and burn their home of ten years.  

  • explore the fully reconstructed mission community of Sainte-Marie among Hurons, including the cookhouse, stables, blacksmith shop, waterway, hospital, longhouses and more
  • connect with our friendly and knowledgeable costumed historical interpreters
  • view some of North America’s oldest masonry
  • visit the Church of Saint-Joseph, where the graves of two Canadian martyrs, Father Jean de Brébeuf and Gabriel Lalemant, are located
  • learn the story of Sainte-Marie with a free audio tour
  • meet heritage breed farm animals
  • discover our award-winning indoor museum
  • enjoy a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant
  • shop for gifts, First Nations art and souvenirs in our retail store  

In July and August, enjoy a daily historical demonstration[TH1.1], or dive into the mission story by booking a guided tour for an additional $5 per person.

Paid for by the Government of Ontario  


 

Sainte Marie among the Hurons visitors learning about indigienous history
Sainte Marie among the hurons reenacters in a village home dining
Sainte Marie among the Hurons village
Sainte Marie Among the Hurons visitors in a long house