Buildings & Structures Archives | The Story of Ste. Marie II

Pottery Fragment Still

View the full 3D model on Sketchfab (This link is external ans as a result it may not conform to accessibility standards) ca. Mid 17th Century Using 3d scanning […]

1967-1968 and 1975 Excavations

Fade In: 1967-1968 and 1975 Excavations Dr.Gail Pool and Dr.Francis Stewart sitting side by side in a kitchen with an antique black stove and rustic wooden cabinet in the background. (Dr. […]

Sledge 3d Video Stills

View the full 3D model on Sketchfab. (This link is external ans as a result it may not conform to accessibility standards) ca. Mid 17th century This object […]

Rim Sherd 3-d Image Stills

View the full 3D model on Sketchfab. (This link is external and as a result it may not conform to accessibility standards) ca. Mid 17th Century Decorated frilled pottery […]

Jesuit Ring 3d Video Stills

View the full 3D model on Sketchfab. (This link is external ans as a result it may not conform to accessibility standards) ca. Prior to 1650 This scan shows […]

Establishment of Ste. Marie II: Huron-Wendat

Fade In: Establishment of Ste. Marie II Huron-Wendat Dr. Louis Lesage sitting at a table beside of a map of Christian Island. (Dr. Louis Lesage, Bureau du Nionwentsio Huron-Wendat […]

Test Pitting on Christian Island

ca. 1980’s Example of a large pottery fragment found while test pitting Omand Site, located north of Ste. Marie II.

Students Excavating Ste. Marie II

ca. 1987 The museum worked with the Beausoleil First Nation to create archaeological experiences for the current population of the island. Students took part in the excavation alongside […]

Undated Excavation Image

ca. Late 20th Century This image shows excavation pits by the low stone walls as noted by various visitors and scholars since the 19th century.

Reflections: Huron Wendat

Fade In: Reflections Dr. Louis Lesage sitting at a table beside a map of Christian Island. (Dr. Louis Lesage, Bureau du Nionwentsio Huron-Wendat Nation) When you live in […]

The Decision to Leave Christian Island: Huron-Wendat

Fade In: The Decision to Leave Christian Island: Huron-Wendat Dr. Louis Lesage sitting at a table beside of a map of Christian Island. (Dr. Louis Lesage, Bureau du Nionwentsio […]

Projectile Points

A sample of projectile points found near Ste. Marie I. Projectile points is a term that describes objects that tipped hunting tools such as spears and arrows. Projectile […]