Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

19/06/2026

Canada Strong Pass is here! 🍁

From June 19 to September 7, 2026, enjoy special savings with the Canada Strong Pass—no registration required. Just show up and take advantage of:

✨Free general admission for ages 17 & under
✨50% off general admission for ages 18–24

Please note: Special events, specialized programs, and group visits are not included. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts.

Come experience it while it lasts! Visit our website to learn more: https://saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/plan-your-visit/deals-packages/

17/06/2026

🔥 Only a few spots left! Join championship-winning pro Brad Kri of the Toronto Rock for an exclusive lacrosse skills training session you won’t want to miss. Level up your game and learn from the best!

📅 Date: Sunday, June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
👟 Sessions:
• Youth (U7–U11): 11 a.m. to noon
• Older players (U13-U22): 2 to 3 p.m.
• All skill levels welcome!

💲 Cost: Just $6 🎟️ Plus $12 admission to Legends of Lacrosse
⚠️ Limited to 60 participants per session — spots are filling fast!

🎉 Bonus: All participants will be entered to win a Brad Kri bobblehead AND a prize pack of signed books by renowned lacrosse historian and former world champion Jim Calder!

Don’t wait — register now and secure your spot: https://saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/events/national-indigenous-peoples-day/ -of-Lacrosse

16/06/2026

Our National Indigenous Peoples Day online learning program is now live on our website, until June 25!

Explore this engaging resource to celebrate and deepens your understanding of First Nations cultures, traditions and histories.

Hear from local Indigenous leaders, Elders organizations and allies on a wide range of topics — from crafting birchbark baskets to becoming a better ally.

Access it here 👉 https://saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/education/nipd-virtual-program/

14/06/2026

Summer is almost here—and that means the Shadows and Stone Evening Experience is soon returning to Sainte-Marie on Thursday nights! 🌙✨ Explore this 17th-century community at dusk in one of three ways:

🔦 Classic Shadows Experience ( $20 per person, taxes included )
Discover this National Historic Site by lantern light on a guided, small-group tour. End your evening with stories shared around the fire in the longhouse—immersive, atmospheric, and unforgettable.

🍽️ Dine & Discover ( $60 per person for dinner + $20 per experience ticket )
Make it a full night out with a delicious three-course meal at Restaurant Sainte-Marie, featuring Indigenous ingredients like bison and rabbit—paired with your historical experience.

🏡 Stay the Story Cabin Package ( $200, taxes included )
Turn your visit into an overnight escape:
• A cozy glamping stay in a brand-new cabin on the Wye River
• Shadows and Stone tickets for all cabin guests
• A exclusive opportunity to connect with history through 1:1 discussion with a historical interpreter and guide

🎟️ Space is limited—pre-book now! https://saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/events/shadows-and-stone-evening-experience/

12/06/2026

June is Indigenous Heritage Month—a time to celebrate, learn about, and honour the rich cultures of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is offering lots of opportunities to mark the occasion!

🍽️ Hearth to Table: Dinner in 1648 (Saturday, June 27)
Enjoy a menu inspired by Indigenous cuisine, featuring dishes like maple-brined venison and strawberry bread inspired by Haudenosaunee traditions.

🎉 National Indigenous Peoples Day (Thursday, June 18)
Experience a full day of hands-on learning—live drum performances by the Eagle Flight Singers, storytelling in the longhouse, Indigenous games, crafts, and delicious three sisters soup.

🚶 Guided Tours (weekends in June)
Learn about a vital chapter in First Nations history through immersive guided tours of Sainte-Marie, available on weekends in June.

🥍 Legends of Lacrosse (Sunday, June 21)
Explore the Indigenous roots of the Creator’s Game, take a Ways of the Wendat tour, and sharpen your lacrosse skills with Toronto Rock pro Brad Kri.

Visit our website to learn more and plan your visit.

11/06/2026

Don’t miss the next Hearth to Table, featuring Indigenous cuisine, on June 27!

This isn't your average dinner reservation. 👀Experience Hearth to...

11/06/2026

Good morning from 17th-century Wendake!

Sometimes moody days at Sainte-Marie are the most beautiful.

10/06/2026

Take Dad on an adventure through time this Father’s Day weekend at Sainte-Marie, with unique experiences, local flavours, and historic fun for the whole family.

🥍 Discover Legends of Lacrosse! Learn about the history of one of North America’s oldest games—plus enjoy hands-on skills training sessions led by Brad Kri of the Toronto Rock.

🍗 Stop by the patio BBQ at Restaurant Sainte-Marie anytime from 12 to 8 p.m. to enjoy delicious eats like jalapeño poppers, baby back ribs, and more—then stay for live music starting at 5 p.m.

🎁 Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Check out our featured Beer Board Set, available in the gift shop while supplies last!

🏠 Extend your Father’s Day celebration with Sainte-Marie’s overnight experience. Stay in a cozy waterfront cabin along the Wye River and enjoy a one-of-a-kind getaway—plus receive free admission to Legends of Lacrosse, access to skills training sessions, exclusive lacrosse swag, and a meet-and-greet with pro player Brad Kri, when you book.

Celebrate Father’s Day with culture, food, family memories, and unforgettable experiences at Sainte-Marie!

09/06/2026

Best of luck to all Buttertart Trot racers! 🏃‍♀️ May your strides be strong and your tarts be bountiful—we can’t wait to cheer you on at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons this Saturday!

Making a weekend of it? Whether you’re racing, cheering, or visiting for the Buttertart Festival, stay just steps from the action in Sainte-Marie's waterfront cabins. Your stay includes site admission, so you can experience 17th-century Wendake while you are here. ✨ Save 25% with code STAYTHESTORY (valid until June 15).

👉 Learn more about the Buttertart Trot and how it supports local charities, here: https://www.buttertarttrot.ca/race-details

08/06/2026

🥍 This Father’s Day, Sainte‑Marie Hurons is offering a winning combo of family fun and elite training for future lacrosse stars.

🔥 Train with Toronto Rock Champion Brad Kri
Learn from one of the NLL’s top defensive players and face-off specialists. A 2026 Champion, 2‑time Defensive Player of the Year runner‑up, and All‑League standout, Brad is known for dominating the dot and bringing relentless intensity. Now he’s sharing those pro-level skills with young athletes!

Sessions:
• U7–U11: 11 a.m. – noon
• U13–U22: 2 – 3 p.m.
💲 $12 admission + $6 training
⚠️ Reserve your spot today – only 60 spots per session!

🎉 Perfect Father’s Day Outing
While kids train, parents can enjoy live music, BBQ, and drinks on the Restaurant Sainte‑Marie patio OR explore the historic site! Meet lacrosse historian (and former world champ) Jim Calder, explore the origins of the Creator’s Game, try the speed net challenge, or take a guided tour.

📅 Legends of Lacrosse
🗓 Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Midland
✨ Learn more & plan your day! https://saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/events/national-indigenous-peoples-day/ -of-Lacrosse