Martyrs' Shrine

16163 Highway 12 West
P.O. Box 7 Stn. Main, Midland, ON L4R 4K6

Phone: 705-526-3788  |  Toll free: 855-526-3788
Fax: 705-526-1546  |  Email: info@martyrs-shrine.com

Summer Season Hours

First Saturday in May to Thanksgiving Monday.

Shrine Church - Daily, 8:30am-9:00pm

Shrine Grounds & Parks - Daily, 8:30am-9:00pm

Visitor Office & Pastoral Services - Daily, 9:00am-4:00pm

Shrine Gift Shop - Daily, 9:00am-4:00pm
Visit www.shrineshop.ca for our online store

Birch Canoe Resto & Grill - Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00am-9:00pm
Visit our Shrine Shoppes page for reservations and menus

Shrine Ice Cream Bar - Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Winter Season Hours

Thanksgiving Monday to the first Saturday in May

Shrine Grounds & Parks - Daily, 8:30am-9:00pm

Visitor Office - Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Shrine Gift Shop - Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Closed temporarily. Scheduled to reopen Good Friday
Visit www.shrineshop.ca for our online store

Birch Canoe Resto & Grill - Wednesday to Sunday, 9:00am-9:00pm
Visit our Shrine Shoppes page for reservations and menus

Shrine Ice Cream Bar - Unavailable

Shrine Church & Pastoral Services- Unavailable

Admission Rates

Please note that we strive to keep our gate fees as low as possible but must remain diligent in ensuring we protect this holy and historic space for generations to come. Our gate fees account for less than 35% of what it takes to operate the Shrine every year, the difference of which is fundraised and supported by donations. 

Regular Admission: $10.00/person

Keep your receipt and get complimentary access to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. Valid for regularly-priced admission only and must be redeemed on the same day.

Free Admission:

Youth (0-18 years)*
Support Persons (accompanying those with disability)*
Indigenous Persons (Status Card)*
Canadian Veterans (Veteran's Service Card)*
Ontario Teachers (Ontario College of Teacher's Card)*

Bus Admission

Bus admissions are charged as a flat rate and exclude the complimentary admissions listed above. 

School Groups: $150/bus*
Parish-Organized Groups: $200/bus*
Tour Groups: $375/bus*

Free Admission Days:

Good Friday*
Summer Kick Off*
Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola*
Feast of the Canadian Martyrs (Shrine Observance)*

(*) indicates admissions that are complimentary or discount admissions and are not eligible for certain specialized events or bundled rates.

Season Pass Savings

Enjoy unlimited season visits to Martyrs' Shrine for you and up to four guests along with discounts at the Shrine Shoppes, all for the low price of $75.

Admissions Bundle

We are offering a 2-for-1 admission to Martyrs' Shrine and the living history museum located at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons. Some conditions apply.

Book a Tour

Tours are offered based on availability for $125. These can be offered in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Tamil. Schedule yours today.

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