Barrie 
Events Description
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons with Legends of Lacrosse—an exciting, hands-on experience that brings the Creator’s Game to life through culture, history, and play.
Meet the Legends
– Brad Kri, professional player with the championship-winning Toronto Rock
– Jim Calder, lacrosse historian and former world champion
Interactive Highlights
– Test your shot at the Lacrosse Speed Net Challenge
– Learn about and try traditional Indigenous games
– Join a Ways of the Wendat tour exploring First Nations perspectives and worldview
– Skills Sessions with the Pros (Pre-registration required)
– Led by professional players, including Brad Kri
– $6 + tax (in addition to event admission)
– Limited to 60 participants per session – early registration is encouraged
– Two sessions only:
– 11 a.m. to noon: Ages 11 and under (U7–U11)
– 2 to 3 p.m.: Ages 12+ (U13–U22)
Hands-On Cultural Experiences
– Make your own corn husk doll
– Create a miniature clay pot
– Enjoy Three Sisters soup in the cookhouse
– Roast bannock over an open fire
Make it a getaway: Deepen your connection with history by booking a stay in a cozy glamping cabin on the Wye River, steps from this National Historic Site. Tickets to Legends of Lacrosse are included in your reservation fee!
Join us for a day where sport, culture, and community come together—try something new, deepen your understanding, and experience the enduring spirit of the Creator’s Game in a place where its history and legacy live on.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $12-$18
Admission is $12, tax included, per person (plus an added $6 plus tax for skills training participants)
FREE ADMISSION TO: Children five and under, Indigenous persons, Season pass holders, Ontario educators, Members of the Canadian Armed Forces (does not apply to skills sessions, for which payment is mandatory)
How to get tickets?
Email: Mikaela.Lefaive@ontario.ca
WHEN & WHERE
Date:
Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Venue & Address
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, 16164, Highway 12 East, Midland ON.
Wheelchair accessible
