2026 Bus trip to Sainte-Marie-Among-the-Hurons

Join us for a fascinating day trip to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, where nearly four centuries of history come to life.

Located on the ancestral homeland of the Wendat Nation near Georgian Bay, Sainte-Marie was established in 1639 as the headquarters of the French Jesuit mission to the Wendat People. Although the original settlement existed for only ten years, its story has been preserved through archaeology, historical records and oral history.

Today, Sainte-Marie has been reconstructed on its original site. During our guided tour, we'll explore the stories of the Wendat People and of the French inhabitants of Sainte-Marie, while experiencing a reconstructed 17th-century community featuring longhouses, workshops, a blacksmith shop, a cookhouse, a church, a hospital and other historic structures.

Discover aspects of Wendat family and village life, food, farming, hunting and fishing, trade and spirituality. Learn about the Jesuit priests, craftspeople and other French residents who lived at Sainte-Marie.

The experience also includes Sainte-Marie's museum, which houses more than 750 artifacts and incorporates sight, sound, touch and smell to help bring the history of 17th-century Wendake and New France to life.

Our trip includes round trip bus travel, lunch, and a guided tour of Sainte-Marie-among-the-Hurons.

• Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
• Location: Sainte-Marie-among-the-Hurons, 16164 Highway 12 East, Midland, Ontario L4R 4K8. (map)
• Cost (roundtrip): $50

Pick-up and drop-off points

• First pick up: Bridlewood mall
• 2900 Warden Avenue (at Finch), Scarborough, ON, M1W 2S8. (map)
• 8:00 AM departure
• 7:15 PM return
• Second pick up: Cloverdale mall
• 250 The East Mall, Toronto, ON, M9B 3Y8. (map)
• 9:00 AM departure
• 6:30 PM return

The bus departs for Toronto at 4:00 PM.

Important information for Wheel-Trans users: Please arrange the morning drop-off at least 30 minues before the scheduled bus departure, and at least 30 minutes after the scheduled bus return time. This will provide additional time in case of delays.

• Bridlewood Mall: Please arrange to arrive by 7:30 AM for the 8:00 AM bus departure. For the return trip, please arrange your Wheel-Trans pick-up for 7:45 PM or later.
• Cloverdale Mall: Please arrange to arrive by 8:30 AM for the 9:00 AM bus departure. For the return trip, please arrange your Wheel-Trans pick-up for 6:30 PM or later.

Lunch

Please choose one of the following lunch options:

1. Fish and chips
2. Pulled pork with slaw, chipotle and pickled onions
3. Chicken Greek wrap with onions, tomato, peppers, cucumber, feta and Greek dressing
4. Chicken Caesar wrap
5. Pulled jackfruit (vegetarian) with slaw, chipotle and pickled onions

All lunch choices are served with your choice of fries or salad, as well as your choice of coffee, tea or pop.

Registration and payment

Registration is confirmed upon successful payment of the $50 registration fee.

Payment by E-transfer: Send an e-bank transfer to info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca.

After submitting your payment, please email info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca or call us at 437-882-4323 and provide the following information:

• Your name
• Your pickup location (either Bridlewood Mall or Cloverdale Mall)
• Your selected lunch option
• Your choice of fries or salad
• Your beverage choice (coffee, tea, or pop)

We hope you'll join CCB Toronto Visionaries for this memorable day of history, discovery and community!