"First Light" Celebration Event at Sainte-Marie-Among-The-Hurons (Route 1)

Name: "First Light" Celebration Event at Sainte-Marie-Among-The-Hurons (Route 1)
Start: 2025-12-06T12:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-06T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Schedule

Sat Dec 06 2025 at 12:30 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons | Midland, ON

Route 1: Scarborough, York Mills Station, Newmarket
“First Light" Celebration Event at Sainte-Marie-Among-The-Hurons
Lovely dinner at waterfront restaurant included! 1-Day Trip: Sat Dec 6, 2025
https://www.shorttrips.ca/st-marie-first-light-st-ym-nm.html
A different bus will be doing pickups at Mississauga, Islington Station, Vaughan and Innisfil on Sun Dec 7. If you would prefer to book on that bus, please visit: https://www.shorttrips.ca/st-marie-first-light-mm-is-vw.html
Now in its 25th year, Sainte-Marie’s “First Light” is a must-see event as you tour the site amidst the spectacular glow of over 5,000 candles.
The magic begins when visitors approach the candlelit historic site, as a beautiful amber glow illuminates the famous 17th-century mission. Candlelit pathways will guide you through the historic site, including through highlighted historic buildings, dressed up for the holiday season. Experience the beauty of the season wrapped in history, with take home crafts, treats in the cookhouse and a selection of local vendors located in the adjoining Brebéuf Event Centre and museum, showcasing a variety of products for sale.
We will be having a delicious early dinner at a waterfront restaurant in Midland before going to St. Marie. You will receive an email from us closer to the tour date requesting your preferred menu choice and to let us know of any dietary restrictions. Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available.
PICKUP LOCATIONS (Route 1):
📍Scarborough
📍York Mills
📍Newmarket
INCLUSIONS:
🚎Round trip transportation on highway motorcoach with a washroom and WiFi.
🕯️Admission to Sainte-Marie Among The Hurons First Light celebration.
⛪️Admission to the Martyr Shrine.
🍝Lovely dinner at a waterfront restaurant in Midland.
👩🏽‍✈️Escorted with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during trip.
💸All tips & taxes included.
DINNER MENU:
Appetizer: Winter Squash Soup
Entree: (Choice of one of the following 4 options)
Beef Brisket: Braised beef brisket with sauteed vegetables & garlic mashed potatoes. Served with a house-made gravy.
Seafood Duo: Cod loin, baby shrimp, red onions, mixed peppers, garlic and cilantro in a coconut cream sauce. Served with seasoned rice and sweet plantain.
Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Garlic Bread: Grilled chicken breast, bacon, house-made alfredo sauce & fettucine. Served with garlic bread.
Hawaiian Stuffed Pineapple: Pineapple shell stuffed with rice, mixed peppers, red onions, roasted corn, grilled pineapple & parsley in a coconut cream sauce. Topped with chilli flakes. (Vegan)
Dessert: Japanese Cheesecake
Drinks: Your choice of pop, coffee, decaffeinated coffee or hot tea.
All tips & taxes for the above meal are included.
All other beverages including alcoholic beverages and specialty drinks are extra, please settle your bill for those directly with your servers.
Notes:
📌100% full refund if you cancel at least 14 days before the trip departure date.
📌You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know, up to the time of departure without penalty.
📌Children 10+ are welcome on this tour. Price is the same as adults.
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.
Martyr Shrine:
The Martyr's Shrine is one of 9 national shrines in Canada and the only national shrine outside of Quebec. It is consecrated to the memory of the Canadian Martyrs, six Jesuit Martyrs and two lay persons from the mission of Sainte-Marie among the Hurons.
The shrine also participates in the Sainte-Marie's First Light celebrations by lighting up the impressive church and their grounds.
Free shuttle buses are available all evening to transport you to and from St. Marie Among The Hurons.
To book over the phone, please call us at (866) 208-2950. To reserve online, please visit https://www.shorttrips.ca/st-marie-first-light-st-ym-nm.html