According to Elsie M. Jury (she and husband Wilfrid Jury were key players in the development of Ste. Marie Among the Hurons) in her article on Toanché of the Hurons, Canadian Geographical Journal February 1967, the first cat came to Huronia in 1623. Continue reading
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S.S. Keewatin Returns June 23, 2012
Keewatin c1960
As many people know, the S.S. Keewatin is preparing to make its historic return to Port McNicoll this summer to much fanfare. The organizers of the event have announced the itinerary of the day, which we would like to also share with you, our awesome blog readers.
Huronia Museum will be present at the event with our own booth, so please drop by and say hello!
Saturday, June 23, 2012Opens at 10:30 a.m.Ship to arrive at 1:30 p.m.● Souvenirs ● Food ● Collectibles● Huronia Museum Display ● Huronia Arts Display● Port McNicoll School REUNION TentENTERTAINMENTGeorgian Bay Brass BandBeausoleil First Nations Drum Group and DancersStudents from the Studio of Connie TawsSunny Side Up Swing BandPort McNicoll Village Choir and Sing AlongMidland Legion Pipes and DrumsGeorgian Bay Saxophone EnsembleSilvio CamilleriPenetanguishene Golden TonesKeewatin Kids KlubPARKING AND SHUTTLE BUSES(No Onsite Parking)Please park at the Doral (former Mitsubishi) plant next to Martyrs’ Shrine. When this lot is at capacity, parking will then begin at the Franke Kindred plant across the highway from Doral.WATCH FOR THE SIGN TO PARKING LOTHandicapped Parking available close to Shuttle Bus pick-up.(Passengers in wheelchairs, etc. can be dropped off at the site).Shuttle Buses will take you directly to the Celebration.
Huron Village open
By chance I had two conversations with local residents who thought (incorrectly) that the Huron Village was not open and that the village long house was not open. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.
The Huron Village is open, its longhouse is complete and can be entered and experienced. Please come and visit.
Huronia Museum, Huron Village with longhouse
