Welcome to the Martyrs' Shrine Website
In
Ontario, Canada, just east of Midland, on Highway 12, twin spires
rising above the treeline welcome visitors to historic Martyrs' Shrine.
The Shrine honours the eight Jesuit saints who lived, worked and died
here over 350 years ago. The grounds, including the famous Shrine
Church and 75 pleasantly landscaped acres invite you into prayer and
tranquility. Come and learn about the Jesuit missionaries, Jean de
Brébeuf, Gabriel Lalemant, and their companions who were responsible
for bringing Christianity to Canada over 350 years ago!
Hours of Operation: The
Shrine is open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. For the map
directions to the Martyrs' Shrine please go to our "Contact Us" page.
Facilities:
The Shrine Church, The Martyrs' Hall, Lookout, Picnic Tables, Gardens,
Walkways, Restrooms, Religious Article and Souvenir Shop and Cafeteria.
The Shrine Cafeteria is available for your group if they would like a
served lunch or supper. All served meals must be pre-booked with the
Shrine office.
The Lalande Hostel is now
open. This hostel is set up for groups of visitors who do not mind the
very simple living arrangement that the hostel affords. The per diem
for the hostel is $30 per person per night. To see what the hostel
facility is like please click on the Photo Albums link to the left and
find the album named Lalande Youth Hostel.
Before you visit the Shrine:
Be sure to visit the Pilgrimage link to the left when you plan your
visit. Most week days are quiet with the occasional school group at the
Shrine. Many week ends are very busy with large pilgrimage groups which
means very large crowds. Therefore, if you prefer a quiet experience of
the Shrine be sure to plan your visit using the pilgrimage schedule to
the left
PLEASE NOTE:
The
Shrine church and facilities are wheelchair accessible. We have a
number of wheelchairs on site for those who may need them. Also note
that the grounds are hilly and pilgrims who are infirm or use
wheelchairs will need assistance in order to get around.
We
do our best to keep the Shrine grounds visitor friendly. We would ask
that you refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages on the site and
please do not bring your pets when visiting the Shrine.
Gate Charges
Individual
and group fees are needed to maintain the Shrine Church, grounds,
facilities parking lots and driveways. Fees are as follows:
- $4.00 - Day Pass per person (10 and over).
- $35.00 - Season Pass (A family of four).
- $60.00 - Bus Day Pass (with passengers).
- $6.00 per student - The "Walk Where They Walked" half day educational program.
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NOW CLOSED FOR THE WINTER!
The Martyrs' Shrine will reopen on Saturday, May 15 2010. Please note the mass schedule and our pilgrimage schedule.
SIX WEEKS A JESUIT
Please look for the Six Weeks A Jesuit photo album on the Photo Album page to the left to meet these young men via their photos.
THE SHRINE CAFE
Be
sure to check with the Shrine at (705) 526-3788 for all your food and
beverage needs while you or your group are at the Shrine. All group meals need to be pre-booked with our office.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special
thanks go out to The Knights of Columbus of southern Ontario for their
gift of refurbished siding on the upper level of the Shrine Church.
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