Sainte-Marie’s “First Light” takes place over six days – November 23rd-25th, November 30th and December 1st, 2nd & 7th -...
Sainte-Marie’s “First Light” takes place over six days – November 23rd-25th, November 30th and December 1st, 2nd & 7th - 9th, from 5:30pm to 9pm. This family friendly event is in its 18th year of thrilling its guests with an impressive glow of over 5,000 candles. The event also features activities and performers at this historic site located in Midland on Highway 12 East, along the shores of Georgian Bay. There will be Native drumming and singing as this was the ancestral homeland of the Huron-Wendat nation, part of the Iroquoian family.
The magic begins when visitors approach the candlelit historic site, as a beautiful amber glow illuminates the famous 17th-century mission. Visitors can stroll the candlelit paths which lead to a variety of fun family activities.
