Archaeology Alive! The Jean-Baptiste Lainé Site in Whitchurch-Stouffville

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Pricing: General Admission applies. Additional donations gratefully accepted.

Open Hours: The Museum is open by appointment only. Tours are available Wednesday thru Saturday from 12pm-4pm. To book a tour please email staff at wsmuseum@townofws.ca or call 905-727-8954.

Virtual Exhibit: This virtual exhibit will provide you with a small offering of what can be seen on site. Our aim is to provide you with some information and a glimpse at the artifacts currently on exhibit.

Visit the Museum Page here!

Exhibit Summary:

Explore and learn about this amazing archaeological site. Engage with the late 16^th 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.