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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T100000
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SUMMARY:Opening Day at Sainte-Marie
DESCRIPTION:Ontario’s first European Community\, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons was the headquarters for the French Jesuit Mission to the Huron-Wendat people. In 1639\, the Jesuits\, along with French lay workers\, began construction of a palisaded community that included barracks\, a church\, workshops\, residences\, and a sheltered area for Indigenous visitors. This community was abandoned and burned down in 1649. \nAfter extensive archaeological and historical research\, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is now recreated on its original site\, where the mission’s compelling story is brought to life with costumed historical interpreters and activities. \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nWhat’s included in your admission \n• Access the fully reconstructed mission community of Sainte-Marie\n• Watch an introductory video on the story of the historic mission headquarters\n• Connect with friendly and knowledgeable costumed historical interpreters\n• Visit the Church of Saint-Joseph\, where the graves of Canadian Martyrs Father Jean de Brébeuf and Gabriel Lalemant are located\n• Learn the story of Sainte-Marie with a free audio tour\, accessible through the Huronia Historical Parks app\n• Meet our friendly farm animals in the stables\n• View some of North America’s oldest stone masonry\n• Experience our award-winning interactive indoor museum\n• Shop for gifts and souvenirs in our retail store\, Flint & Timber Co.\n• Discover culinary delights at Restaurant Sainte-Marie\n• Free same-day admission to the Martyrs Shrine (proof of purchase required) \n*Guided tours available for an additional $5 per person. ShareTweet\n            \n                \n            
URL:https://www.orillialakecountry.ca/event/opening-day-at-sainte-marie/
LOCATION:16164 Highway 12 East\, Midland\, Ontario\, L4R 4K8\, Canada
GEO:44.7501584;-79.8869806
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CATEGORIES:Culture And Heritage,Experiences,Outdoor And Tours,Visual Arts Crafts And Story Telling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sainte-Marie%20among%20the%20Hurons":MAILTO:mikaela.lefaive@ontario.ca
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