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. Connect with costumed historical interpreters and learn about early cultural contact between French missionaries and people of the Huron-Wendat Nation. Find out why the Jesuits were forced to abandon and burn their home of ten years.

• use an informative map to explore the fully reconstructed mission community of Sainte-Marie among Hurons including 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 graves two Canadian Martyrs – 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 heritage breed farm animals in the stables

• discover our award-winning interactive indoor museum

• enjoy a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant

• shop for gifts, First Nations art, and souvenirs in our retail store, Flint & Timber Co.

In July and August, enjoy daily historical presentations demonstrations. Or dive into the mission story by booking a guided tour for an additional $5 per person.

Paid for by the Government of Ontario