"First Light" Celebration at Sainte-Marie Among The Hurons. French-Canadian Themed Dinner Included. 

Now in its 19th year, Sainte-Marie’s “First Light” is a must-see event with activities and performers, all amidst the spectacular glow of over 5,000 candles.

Start your visit with a French-Canadian themed dinner in the French Cafe at Sainte-Marie. After dinner, the magic begins when you tour the candlelit site, as a beautiful amber glow illuminates the mission. The paths are candle-lit, the cookhouse is filled with the sights and smells of delicious baked goods, and an abundance of live music fills the air including Native drumming and singing, lively Franco-Ontarian folksongs, and delightful community and school choirs performing seasonal music. 
1-Day Trip
Fri Nov 30, 2018
Sat Dec 1, 2018
$115 + HST

Trip Highlights

  • ​Round trip transportation on a deluxe highway bus.
  • Admission to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons First Light celebration included. 
  • French-Canadian themed dinner at the French Cafe included. 
  • Complimentary flashlight included, yours to keep at end of tour.
  • Complimentary water and snacks on the bus included. 
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available through the trip. 
  • All tips.

Pickup Locations

Approximate drop off times:
  • Innisfil 9:15 PM
  • Vaughan 10:00 PM
  • York Mills 10:25 PM
  • Mississauga 10:50 PM

Tour Dates

Fri Nov 30, 2018
Sat Dec 1, 2018

Price

​$115 + HST
To book over the phone, 
​please call (866) 208-2950

Travelling With Children

  • Children 10+ are welcome on this tour. Price is the same as adults. 

Cancellations & Refunds

  • 100% full refund if you cancel at least 14 days before the trip departure date. 
  • Sorry but no refunds if cancellation is received less then 14 days before trip departure date. 
  • Your seat is fully transferable to anyone else up to the time of departure without penalty. 

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

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 fenced community that included barracks, a church, workshops, residences, and a sheltered area for Native visitors. This today is known as Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. ​

Located near Midland in the beautiful Southern Georgian Bay area, this world-renowned reconstruction illustrates the interaction of the French and Wendat nations. Visitors get a unique opportunity to see the earliest Canadian pioneer life. 

French Cafe

Upon arrival at Sainte-Marie, we will start our visit with a French-Canadian influenced dinner in the Sainte-Marie Restaurant also known as the French Cafe.  Our menu will consist of the following.
  • Bread and butter
  • Salad
  • Beef tourtiere pie
  • Roast potatoes
  • Vegetables
  • Dessert
  • Coffee/tea
​A cash bar will be available for soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. 

The following alternatives are also available if requested. Please specify at the time of your booking, either online or when booking over the phone. 
  • Vegetarian dinner
  • Gluten-Free dinner