Plan your visit
Thank you for a great season! Sainte-Marie will reopen for First Light, November 27 to December 14, 2025 and again for daily time travel on May 2, 2026. Restaurant Sainte-Marie is open year-round. Pre-booked educational programs and group tours are available most of the year. We look forward to welcoming you!
Hours and Rates
Check out Special Events for seasonal hours. We will reopen 7 days a week starting May 2, 2026. Admission rates vary by time of year. Please allow about 1.5 hours for your visit. Your regular admission gains you free same-day admission to the Martyrs’ Shrine. We are open rain or shine and are dog-friendly (except during Special Events).
Season Passes
For just $35, tax included, season pass holders gain unlimited admission to both Sainte-Marie and Discovery Harbour during their visitor seasons, as well as unlimited admission to most special events at both historical attractions. The passes include beloved events like Hometown Harvest Festival, First Light and Pumpkinferno!
Special Events
Sainte-Marie hosts dynamic special events all year round! Enjoy the best of the holiday season by attending First Light, named one of Ontario’s top 100 events! Or get ready for a decadent evening full of artefacts and history at Beyond the Palisades.
New! Guided Audio Tour
Explore Sainte Marie at your own pace with our new online guided audio tour, now available on our website. Whether you’re planning a visit, teaching students, or revisiting your experience, this engaging audio guide brings the 17th-century site to life. Just press play and dive into the past!
Heritage Farm
The 17th-century Jesuits, donnés and engagés of Sainte-Marie worked to achieve self-sufficiency and independence from bigger European communities like Québec. A big part of that effort was farming! Starting May 2026, come and meet our heritage breed cows, pigs and chickens – or explore our historic gardens.
Deals and Packages
Ontario teachers, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Indigenous persons gain free entry. Your Sainte-Marie paid receipt gets you 50% off at Discovery Harbour until Labour Day weekend. Specialized events and group bookings are not included.
Guided Tours
Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of the historic mission by learning from a friendly and knowledgeable costumed interpreter. Recommended for people ages 10 and up. Guided tours begin in April, with varying dates and times until October.
Restaurant Sainte-Marie
Restaurant Sainte-Marie is open all year round! Come and discover this new culinary destination! Choose from delicious menu options served from Sainte-Marie’s beautiful patio including vegetarian and gluten-free selections.
Indigenous Ingenuity Exhibit
A travelling exhibition presented by Indigenous Tourism Ontario and Science North
From May 31 to April 2026, Sainte-Marie will host the Anishinaabewin Maamninendimowin: Pane Gii-Bite exhibit – also known as Indigenous Ingenuity: Timeless Inventions! This captivating exhibit blends science, culture and fun to ignite pride in and appreciation for the incredible innovations of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.
Group Visits
Explore guided tours, self-guided visits, hands-on activities and tailored programs for groups of all ages. Experience life at this historic French Jesuit mission in the heart of the Huron-Wendat First Nation.
Flint & Timber Gift Co.
Flint and Timber, our gift shop, is located right next to our ticket booth at the main entrance. Pick up “Made at Sainte-Marie” souvenirs, support local Indigenous artisans, or grab snacks and drinks.
Find Us
Find us at 16164 Highway 12 East in Tay Township, just outside Midland, Ontario. Sainte-Marie is accessible from Ontario’s major provincial highways and several trails. We have a free generous parking lot and bike racks.
