Plan your visit
Sainte-Marie is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our summer season ends October 14, 2024. Our fantastic special events, like Hometown Harvest Festival, First Light and National Indigenous Peoples Day, happen at specific dates all year round. Pre-booked educational programs and group tours are available most of the year. We look forward to welcoming you!
Hours and rates
We are open every single day until October 14, 2024. 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. We also offer group tours and special events year round!
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!
Guided tours
Guided tours are available in at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays until October 6, 2024. For an added fee of $5 per person, 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.
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.
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.
Download the app
Download the Huronia Historical Parks app, available in your app store, for a comprehensive audio tour in English, French or German. Maps are available at ticket booth in several languages and complement our knowledgeable on-site historical interpreters.
Retail
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.
Restaurant
Restaurant Sainte-Marie is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.
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.
