Special Events

Discovery Harbour Program Highlights 2010

Guided Tours (All Season)

Lively and fun guided tours of the historic properties are offered throughout the day. Explore the buildings, personnel, and activities surrounding the operation of the original Naval and Military establishments of Penetanguishene Bay.

Costumed Staff (July-August)

Personnel were diverse at the original Naval base. In the 1820's, the establishment was staffed by sailors, soldiers, officers, and civilians, all working to maintain the defense of the Great Lakes and Upper Canada. We invite you to chat with costumed staff and learn about the challenges and activities associated with this isolated outpost in the early 19^th century.

Special Summer Activities (July-August)

Special "hands-on" activities will be featured on the historic site throughout July and August, including 19^th century cooking, sailor's rope work, quill pen writing, dockyard demonstrations and historic games.

Métis Day, Bo’jou Neejee* - August 7th

One of the compelling stories told at Discovery Harbour is the migration of the Military troops from Drummond Island, in Lake Huron, to the Penetanguishene Establishment in 1828. Many of the people involved in the transfer were Métis who supplied the Military effort by providing supplies and provisions to the soldiers. Through costumed interpretation, displays and guest artisans, the culture and lifestyle of the Métis who lived in the area and served the military personnel will be told.

*The term Bo'jou Neejee is derived from the French greeting Bonjour and the Ojibway word for Friend, Neejee. Bo'jou Neejee was a common greeting used during the fur trade in Canada and its native and non native origins reflect the strong association between the two groups.

Haunted Harbour

Evenings October 27-28, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

“Haunted Harbour” will be a fun (and spooky!) evening at Discovery Harbour, where all manner of characters and creatures will take root at the historic site, sure to fright and delight even the most wary of traveller. Stroll the ghostly historic properties along candlelit paths, and peer into the historic buildings to see what awaits. Watch out for witches, a bag of bones, a giant spider, skeletons, a beating heart, eerie graveyard, “living” trees, and lots of wiggly critters – be careful where you step! Pirate fans will love the House o’ Loot where the bounty overflows, and little folks can try their hand at a special Hallowe’en craft. Admission’s just $3.00 per person plus a non-perishable food item (which will be donated to the local Food Bank). Children ages 5 and under are free.

For a list of special events at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, please visit our web site at www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca

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