Evenings November 21 to 23, November 28 to 30 and December 5 to 7, 2019 
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  
Admission $10.00 per person at the door, with a donation of a non-perishable item.  Kids under 5 are FREE.

To purchase tickets on line CLICK HERE

Please be advised that with the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed on the historic site for this event.

Now in its 20th year, Sainte-Marie’s “First Light” is a must-see event with a great lineup of family activities and performers, all amidst the spectacular glow of over 5,000 candles. The magic begins when visitors approach the candlelit historic site, as a beautiful amber glow illuminates the famous 17th-century mission.  Candlelit paths guide you throughout the historic site and up to Martyrs' Shrine, leading to a variety of fun family activities. 

“First Light” has strong ties to community groups, and many will be involved in this year’s celebration, offering special “hands-on” children’s crafts and historic demonstrations. An abundance of music will also fill the air, including Indigenous drumming and singing, lively Franco-Ontarian folk songs, and delightful community and school choirs performing seasonal music over the nine evenings. For some early holiday shopping, over 50 exceptional crafters and artisans will be in the Sainte-Marie Museum and the Brébeuf Event Centre. Sainte-Marie's Flint and Timber Gift Shop, will be open each night. 

FIREWORKS AT 7:00 PM ON: Thursday November 21st  /  Friday November 29th  /  Saturday December 7th 

FREE SHUTTLES ARE AVAILABLE AT DOWNTOWN MIDLAND (509 BAY STREET PARKING LOT & BUS SHELTER AT THE MIDLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY) & WALMART. The shuttles will run from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Please note that there is NO parking at Shrine.

DINNER PACKAGE AVAILABLE
Restaurant Sainte-Marie will be open for dinner and a DINNER PACKAGE is available. Please call direct 705-527-4162. 

Relax on the patio and warm yourselves by the fire. Order a hot beverage, cook a s'more or enjoy a beaver tail. This is truly Canadian.