Overnight accommodation
Cozy waterfront cabins in a historic setting
Experience comfort and history with an overnight stay in one of our brand-new, four-season cabins—nestled beside the historic grounds of Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, along the picturesque Wye River.
These climate controlled cabins offer a rustic, inviting atmosphere for up to six guests. Step outside to your private firepit for peaceful evenings under the stars. Just a short walk away, you’ll find modern washrooms and full shower facilities for your convenience.
Each cabin includes:
- Access to an on-site refresh station with fully accessible and modern washrooms, showers, and a water refilling station
- Bunk beds (2 cabins) or a double bed (1 cabin) hand-crafted by Sainte-Marie’s carpenter
- A double pull-out sofa
- A hand-crafted custom bar top with stackable stools
- Parking for one vehicle
- Thoughtful lighting, power outlets, and charging stations
- An indoor electric fireplace
- An outdoor firepit
- Two muskoka chairs
- Views of the Wye River
- Blackout curtains
- NOTE: Bedding and pillows not included
Cabin capacities:
- Cabins B2 and B3 (Wolf and Bear): Bunk beds for 4 people plus a double pull-out sofa (max 6 people)
- Cabin B1 (Turtle): Double bed plus a double pull-out sofa (max 4 people)
Booking fees:
- $200 (tax included) per night
- $20 (tax included) for a campfire bundle including firewood, kindling, a firestarter and matches (optional)
Cabin details by season:
Terms and Conditions:
By booking an overnight stay, you agree to all terms and conditions. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with them.
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Booking fees
- $200 per night (taxes included) – First Light admission included
- $20 (tax included) for a campfire bundle including firewood, kindling, a firestarter and matches (optional)
First Light Overnight Accommodations
Available Thursday through Sunday
November 27 to December 14
Book a cozy cabin just steps away from holiday magic by candlelight! Take part in festivities at Sainte-Marie and Martyrs’ Shrine, then enjoy an overnight retreat along the Wye River.
Availability
- Dates: November 27 to December 14, Thursday through Sunday
- Check-in time: 2 p.m. or later
- Check-out time: 11 a.m. or earlier
- One-night minimum stay
Tips
- Wristbands for your First Light experience will be in your cabin when you arrive
- A First Light walking map, including instructions on accessing the historic site, will be in your cabin
- While the paths to First Light are lit, we suggest bringing flashlights or headlamps to ensure your safety
- Consider packing water bottles
Booking fees
- $200 per night (taxes included) – Sainte-Marie admission not included
- $20 (tax included) for a campfire bundle including firewood, kindling, a firestarter and matches (optional)
Winter Accommodations
Available Friday through Sunday
January 2 to April 26
Enjoy a cozy cabin in the heart of Georgian Bay – close to gorgeous trails, provincial parks, and ski hills.
Availability
- Dates: January 2 to April 26
- Check-in time: 2 p.m. or later
- Check-out time: 11 a.m. or earlier
- One-night minimum stay
Tips
- While the paths in the camping area are lit, we suggest bringing flashlights or headlamps to ensure your safety
- We clear and salt pathways and roadways but recommend exercising caution
- Consider packing water bottles
Booking fees
- $200 per night (taxes included) – Sainte-Marie admission included
- $20 (tax included) for a campfire bundle including firewood, kindling, a firestarter and matches (optional)
Spring & Summer Accommodations
Dates coming soon
Enjoy a cozy cabin in Ontario’s playground, close to beautiful beaches, provincial parks, quaint little towns, and so much more. Your accommodation includes admission to Sainte-Marie, a fascinating national historic site and living history museum.
Availability
- Dates: Coming soon
- Check-in time: 2 p.m. or later
- Check-out time: 11 a.m. or earlier
- Two-night minimum stay (three-nights on holiday weekends)
Tips
- To use your Sainte-Marie admission, please show your reservation confirmation email to our ticket booth team
- While the paths in the camping area are lit, we suggest bringing flashlights or headlamps to ensure your safety
- Consider packing water bottles
Booking fees
- $200 per night (taxes included) – Sainte-Marie admission included
- $20 (tax included) for a campfire bundle including firewood, kindling, a firestarter and matches (optional)
Fall Accommodations
Dates coming soon
Enjoy a cozy cabin with a side of gorgeous fall foliage and explore historic Sainte-Marie during self-guided season.
Availability
- Dates: Coming soon
- Check-in time: 2 p.m. or later
- Check-out time: 11 a.m. or earlier
- One-night minimum stay
Tips
- To use your Sainte-Marie admission, please show your reservation confirmation email to our ticket booth team
- While the paths in the camping area are lit, we suggest bringing flashlights or headlamps to ensure your safety
- Consider packing water bottles
Terms and conditions
These Terms and Conditions apply to all guests staying in roofed accommodations (cabins) at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, operated by Huronia Historical Parks (HHP). By booking and staying in our accommodations, you agree to comply with the following policies:
All guests must maintain the accommodation and surrounding area in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. Upon departure, the facility must be returned to its original condition.
Guests can check in as early as 2 p.m. As gates are electronic and code operated, guests are welcome to arrive as late as required as long as they don’t violate noise policies. Codes for gates and cabin doors will be provided in your booking confirmation email.
Guests are asked to check out by 11 a.m. at the latest to allow us enough time to prepare for our next visitors.
To protect local ecosystems, no outside firewood may be brought onto Huronia Historical Parks property. If you would like to build a fire, please pre-purchase local wood through our online booking system (it will be delivered to your cabin) or visit our giftshop during operating hours.
All food, beverages, cooking equipment, and waste must be stored securely inside cabins or personal vehicles when not in use.
Fireworks and firearms are strictly prohibited on all HHP property.
Holiday weekends (May 1 – Sept 7): 3-night minimum including:
- Victoria Day long weekend
- Canada Day long weekend
- August long weekend
- Labour Day long weekend
Regular weekends (May 1 – Sept 1): 2-night minimum
Regular weekends (Sept 2 to April 30): 1-night minimum
Maximum stay: 14 consecutive nights
Full refund: Available for cancellations made 8 or more days before arrival.
Late cancellations (7 days or fewer): Charged one night’s accommodation plus a $60 cancellation fee (tax included).
No refunds or cancellations will be issued for early departures.
Drinking water is available at the refillable water bottle station in the Sainte-Marie refresh station by your cabin.
Water from the Wye River is not potable and should not be consumed.
Access the Wye River at your own risk. No lifeguards are on duty. For beach advisories, boil water notices, or fire bans, visit https://www.midland.ca.
Excessive or disruptive noise is prohibited at all times on Huronia Historical Parks property.
Quiet hours are from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night.
All guests of Sainte-Marie are expected to:
- Be respectful of others’ enjoyment of the park, day or night.
- Avoid discriminatory, harassing, or abusive behavior.
- Refrain from excessive noise or disruptive conduct.
Huronia Historical Parks is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen personal property, including personal vehicles (and their contents) parked on the premises.
First aid kits are available at the Sainte-Marie refresh station by your cabin and in the main Visitor Centre.
For all emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
Emergency contact numbers are posted in each cabin and shared washroom facilities inside the refresh station by your cabin.
Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside all roofed accommodations and HHP buildings, including cabins.
Smoking and vaping are only permitted at Sainte-Marie’s designated smoking area which is approximately 9 meters from the parking-lot entrance of Restaurant Sainte-Marie.
All guests must comply with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.
Alcohol: Permitted only within your designated roofed accommodation site, including your cabin’s outdoor seating area. Restaurant Sainte-Marie is also licensed to sell alcohol for consumption in their dining room and patio.
Cannabis: Medical cannabis may be consumed within your registered site. Smoking cannabis indoors is strictly prohibited.
All guests must comply with Ontario’s Cannabis Laws and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.
Parking for one vehicle – located right next to your cabin – is included in the cost of booking your roofed accommodation.
Additional vehicles will be required to park in the main parking lot at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, outside the fenced cabin area.
Registered guests are responsible for their visitors. Visitors must be respectful of other guests and adhere to all terms and conditions above, including the code of conduct.
All visitors must park in Sainte-Marie’s regular admissions parking lot, outside the fenced cabin area.
Visitors must purchase admission to any HHP site and are only permitted within the park during the designated day-use hours. Guests are the responsibility of the registered campers when at the campsite/roofed accommodation.
Restaurant Sainte-Marie
Add to your experience with a meal at Restaurant Sainte-Marie! This gem located right on the historic site offers yummy menu options for every palette.
Events
We offer fun and dynamic events all year round! Events have separate admission rates. Please check event webpages for details. Some of our larger events include First Light and National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Deals & packages
During our visitors’ season, your receipt gets you 50% off at Discovery Harbour. Indigenous people, Ontario teachers, and members of the Canadian Armed Forces may gain free entry with valid ID.
