Archaeology Alive! The Jean-Baptiste Lainé Site in Whitchurch-Stouffville
Open Hours: If you are planning on visiting our site, please call ahead as no walk-in guests are permitted at this time.
Exhibit Summary:
Explore and learn about this amazing archaeological site. Engage with the late 16th century artifacts on loan from the Canadian Museum of History and the Huron-Wendat Museum, experience the 3-D virtual longhouse gaming experience created in partnership with Ryerson University and oral histories from Huron-Wendat Nation members.
The Jean-Baptiste Lainé Site which, was previously referred to as the Mantle Site, was home to a remarkable late 16th century Ancestral Wendat community discovered in southeast Whitchurch-Stouffville between 2003-2005 during excavation for a future development. This archaeological site clearly corroborates Huron-Wendat knowledge and culture in terms of its ultimate origins and deepest cultural identity.
Upcoming Events/Programs:
Throughout the year we’ll be hosting a variety of workshops & events that complement this exhibit. Check back for details or visit our Facebook Page.
Teachers: Contact us about our Archaeology Alive! Education Program, offered during the 2019 – 2020 school year. You can view the online brochure HERE.
Faculty of Communication & Design
This is an Exhibition developed with artifacts on loan from the collections of the Canadian Museum of History.