Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

to celebrate Aboriginal Heritage June 21-23

The national historic site Sainte-Marie among the Hurons will offer an outstanding celebration of Aboriginal heritage over three consecutive days with its National Aboriginal Day event Friday June 21 and the Aboriginal Festival Saturday and Sunday June 22-23.

 National Aboriginal Day Friday June 21 is a time for all Canadians to celebrate the cultures and contributions to Canada of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.  On this special day over 900 school children and teachers are currently booked to attend the event at Sainte-Marie.  Visitors will be greeted with inspiring Aboriginal drumming by Chris Walser, and can then free-flow to a great selection of hands-on activities on the historic site that share the dynamic culture of Canada’s First Nations.  NEW this year will be the Haudenosaunee Dancers, an Iroquois drum and dance group that uses water drum and cow horn to provide engaging performances that thank the Creator and reinforce community relationships.  The on-site program will also feature the riveting Aztec Drumming Group as well as the popular Neil Monague Hand Drumming Group performing in the longhouse.  Also NEW to the event is the Youth Métis Nation of Ontario, who will offer an interactive craft as part of the historic site program.

Sainte-Marie’s exciting celebration of Aboriginal culture will continue on June 22-23 with the Aboriginal Festival running throughout the entire weekend. The  Haudenosaunee Dancers and Aztec Drumming Group will perform six times each day, as well as daily performances by the Neil Monague Hand Drumming Group.  The impressive Survival in the Bush outdoor encampment will greet visitors at the entrance to the historic site, complete with costumed animators who will share wilderness survival techniques.   Activities and demonstrations on the historic site will include making corn husk figures, making clay Okies (a Wendat good luck charm), playing lacrosse, bracelet making, constructing a traditional bone game, and basket weaving.  Visitors can also try their hand at cooking bannock over an open fire, and sample herbal teas. In the Sainte-Marie foyer, superb Aboriginal crafters will showcase   First Nations fine art, jewelry, white buffalo sage, healing bags made with flaxseed and cedar, leatherwork, and dream catchers.  An exquisite collection of photographs entitled “The Spirit of Drumbeats” by photographer Sydney Hedderich is also on display, capturing the “in-motion” beauty of traditional Pow Wows.

 

DON'T DELAY and book your rooms as the Tall Ships are coming to Midland and we still have both of our rooms available - which won't last long. 24-25 Aug 2013.

Only "ONE" Room left for the fabulous Tugfest on the 16-17-18 August 2013. Don't be disappointed and reserve your room now.
http://tugfestgeorgianbay.com/Intro%201.html

The Tay Shore Trail - Southern Georgian Bay's Best kept Secret

A totally picturesque, easy to ride trail that is family oriented and fun.

LENGTH: 24 KMs
DIFFICULTY: 1

ACTIVITIES: Hiking & Walking, Running, Cycling - Roads & Paths, Cycling - Off-Road, Snowshoeing & Backcountry

CHARACTER: Rail Trail, Urban

SURFACE: Asphalt, Flat
AMENITIES: Designated rest areas

A wonderful trail with lots of views of Georgian Bay.  At the end you can have a nice, refreshing drink and a bite to eat at the Boathouse Restaurant prior to riding back to our B&B.

A private guided tour of Ste Marie among the Hurons

Ste Marie among the Hurons is a reconstructed Jesuit Mission dating back to 1639.  All employees are in costume and are very knowledgeable about the mission.  When reserving your room at Tucked Inn the Harbour B&B, ask for a private guided tour by your host.  It can either be given in German or English, and if requested in French.  This is based on the host's availability.

Click on the picture to enlarge it.  Your host pictured above in a Donnés costume of that period.

Fabulous "one of a kind" custom designed Jewellery

Sandia Loco has been designing and creating original beaded jewellery since 1990.  

Having stayed at our B&B, as hosts we can honestly say that the jewellery is as unique as the artist,  The owner possesses a from the heart, magnetic personality and an extraordinary zest for life.  These attributes and her natural eye for design make her jewellery very popular and highly sought after. 

Wear art - boldly and out loud or in a demure and understated way. Our designs let you express your mood from sophisticated to playful. Create your look with purpose!

Life has rhythm. You have a rhythm: your movement, voice, style and colour choices, pace, even friends. Our jewellery has a rhythm, too. The colours, textures and materials create that rhythm or life for each of our pieces. We combine elements of art, music, and dance to create wonderful jewellery you can wear and treasure anytime.


Our jewellery is made with combinations of semi-precious stones, mother-of-pearl, wood, shells, pearls, glass, metal, ceramic, clay, seeds and other natural materials. Great care is taken in choosing textures, shapes, colours, and quality of materials.

We all deserve to have beauty in our lives and especially to feel beautiful or handsome ourselves. Sandia Loco Jewellery Design creates inspired jewellery to compliment every individual's shape and size, from petite to plus and every person in between. Each of us is unique and magnificent. Celebrate being you every day with our unique and magnificent jewellery reflecting that feeling.

Sandia Loco can also work with you to create a custom design for a specific look or a personalized gift. We have designed many pieces for brides, grooms, wedding parties, and mother of the bride. Please contact us at order@sandlialoco.com to initiate a consultation regarding any custom orders.  www.sandialoco.com

Please note that our jewelry pieces are all original and one of a kind work; therefore, we usually do not duplicate (multiples are available for wedding parties or custom orders). We suggest if you see something you like that you consider purchasing it at that time.