Shrine of the Canadian Martyrs

The Shrine of the Canadian Martyrs, commonly known as the Martyrs' Shrine, is a Roman Catholic and historic place of worship located near Georgian Bay on Ontario Highway 12 in Midland, Ontario, Canada.

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Type: Church
Description: Catholic church building in Midland, Ontario, Canada
Also known as: “Church of St Joseph”, “Church of St Joseph, Midland”, “Church of St. Joseph”, “Martyrs‘ Shrine”, and “National Shrine of North American Martyrs”
Address: 16163 Highway 12, Midland, Ontario L4R 4K6

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and Huronia Museum.

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Battlefield

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Sainte-Marie among the Hurons was a French Jesuit settlement in Huronia or Wendake, the land of the Wendat, near modern Midland, Ontario, from 1639 to 1649. Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is situated 400 metres southwest of Shrine of the Canadian Martyrs.

Huronia Museum

Museum

The Huronia Museum is located in Midland, Ontario, Canada. The museum consists of the museum building and the Huron/Ouendat village. The museum is open year-round and has nearly one million objects and receives some 20,000 visitors each year. Huronia Museum is situated 3 km west of Shrine of the Canadian Martyrs.

Midland Public Library

Library

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Midland Public Library is situated 3½ km west of Shrine of the Canadian Martyrs.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Midland and Penetanguishene.

Midland

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Midland is a town in Simcoe County, Ontario on the shores of Georgian Bay. A beautiful area for a vacation by the water, it draws many tourists, particularly in summertime. It is home to about 17,000 people…