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

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

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 the same day only.

Free Admission Groups:

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)*

Free Admission Days:

Good Friday*

Summer Kick Off*

Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola*

Feast of the Canadian Martyrs (Shrine Observance)*

Please note that (*) indicates admissions that are complimentary and that are not eligible for certain specialized events, bundled rates or group rates.