Wendake Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
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Onhoüa Chetek8e traditional Huron site offers guided tours of a recreated traditional Huron village site. Performance of Huron dances, tales and legends. The restaurant serves Huron cuisine, and a boutique offers Indian and Inuit handicrafts. Educational packages are available. Open seven days a week all year long, with an entrance fee. Reservation required for groups.
Tsawenhohi House
Located in Old Wendake, Tsawenhohi House was built for Grand Chief Nicolas Vincent in 1820. Tsawenhohi means "He who sees clearly, the hawk". Tsawenhohi House is a cultural institution dedicated to the preservation and teaching of traditional Huron-Wendat crafts. Craft demonstrations, a multimedia show, a handicraft gallery, an archaeological exhibit, a visitor reception area and guided tours of Old Wendake are offered.
Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church
The chapel standing today was built around 1730, and modeled after Santa Casa de Lorette in Italy. In 1862, a fire destroyed the steeple and a large section of the roof, but the precious furnishings, silver and liturgical objects dating from the 17th century were saved and the chapel was rebuilt. The church was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1981.
Arouanne House
Located in Old Wendake, Aroüanne House is a tourist and cultural information centre with Huron-Wendat exhibits, arts, crafts and animation. Open daily from May 1 through September 30 and by reservation from October 1 through April 30.
Centre culturel Hanenharisgwa'
This native culture site offers customized packages introducing visitors to Amerindian life and traditions. Take part in native festivities (supervised traditional construction projects, meal preparation). Teepees, chapituan and wigwams for sale. School groups. Open five days a week from June to October, reservations required.
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