• Access the fully reconstructed mission community of Sainte-Marie
• Watch an introductory video on the story of the historic mission headquarters
• Connect with friendly and knowledgeable costumed historical interpreters
• Visit the Church of Saint-Joseph, where the graves of Canadian Martyrs Father Jean de Brébeuf and Gabriel Lalemant are located
• Learn the story of Sainte-Marie with a free audio tour, accessible through the Huronia Historical Parks app
• Meet our friendly farm animals in the stables
• View some of North America’s oldest stone masonry
• Experience our award-winning interactive indoor museum
• Shop for gifts and souvenirs in our retail store, Flint & Timber Co.
• Discover culinary delights at Restaurant Sainte-Marie
• Free same-day admission to the Martyrs Shrine (proof of purchase required)

AJAX DOWNS RACETRACK LIVE QUARTER HORSE RACING LOCATED AT 50 ALEXANDER'S CROSSING , AJAX EXCITING FAMILY FUN MAY - OCTOBER VISIT WWW.AJAXDOWNS.COM FOR A FULL LIST OF RACE DATES AND EVENTS

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of country music, excitement, and Southern charm! Join us on Friday, May 9, 2025, for "A Night in Nashville", a high-energy concert featuring the incredible sounds of The Blackstones.

Petapolooza brings together pet owners and enthusiasts within our community. It gives our community the opportunity to meet industry professionals, rescue groups, and others in the pet industry.

On Saturday May 10th, Petapolooza kicks off the beginning of our yearlong events and has grown to be one of the City’s largest outdoor events.  Last years  Petapolooza Pet Festival saw a record breaking attendance of over 4,000 people and brought in  over $40,000 ($13,077 in donations from the day of).

Petapolooza is Animal Services largest fundraiser with all proceeds going towards building Pickering a permanent animal shelter and/or for the day to day care of animals housed at the shelter, including unforeseen medical costs.

Prepare for a night of thrills as you vie for stunning designer bags from the likes of Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and more! Each ticket grants you three cards for each of the ten heart-pounding games.

Our Victoria Day Fireworks is the kickoff of the Town’s summer events. Come join us to celebrate Victoria Day in Memorial Park. Rain or shine, enjoy food trucks, live music, and a spectacular fireworks show.

Catch a ride on a miniature train, operated by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers!

Cellist Paul Pulford, violinist Sadie Fields and Guelph Musicfest director/pianist Ken Gee have been performing together as the Festival Trio since 2014. Sadie Fields lives in Brussels, Belgium, and has a stellar career in Europe, performing in top-drawer ensembles and recently became the new principal violinist of the famed Edinburgh String Quartet. Paul Pulford lives in Long Reach, New Brunswick, but his previous musical roots include many years as cellist of the renowned Penderecki Quartet based at Laurier University, where he taught, conducted, and was chair of the music department. All of this was in addition to solo performances, fondness for contemporary music, and many CD recordings. Ken is the founder and artistic director of Guelph Musicfest. PROGRAM: Haydn, Piano Trio no. 35 in C major, Hob. XV:21; Pál Hermann, Suite for solo violin (1919); de Falla, Suite Populaire Espagnole, for cello & piano; Shostakovich, Piano Trio no. 2 in e minor, op. 67

Witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek June 6, 1813, a significant turning point in the War of 1812.