Métis Rendezvous

While we love our furry friends, we are not able to accommodate pets at this special event (service dogs are welcomed of course). Thank you for your understanding.

• Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to allow time to complete payment at admissions.
• Participants may wish to wear a mask for some/all of the tour. A portion of your experience will be held inside historic buildings which have small footprints.
• This experience has a capacity of 8 participants.
• Your tour will include descriptions of real paranormal activity and other stories that may be considered disturbing to some visitors. This experience is not recommended for children under 13 years old.
• Smoking or vaping (including marijuana) is not permitted on Discovery Harbour property.
• Light snacks will be available for purchase at Admission.
• Captain Roberts Table is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, please consult the website for hours and more info
• The building itself is currently not wheelchair accessible. It is located halfway down the historic site, so there is some walking required.
• While the experience takes place indoors, visitors will have to walk outdoors to access it. Please dress accordingly for weather, terrain and bugs
• Photography policy for Secrets of Séance:
  • To preserve the unique atmosphere of Secrets of Séance and ensure an immersive experience for all guests, we kindly ask that you refrain from any photography and video recording during the event. Limiting distractions allows everyone to fully engage with the performance and helps maintain the mystery and magic of the evening.
• The event will feature sensory items such as sounds, smells and lights flickering so not recommended for those with sensory challenges.
• These sessions use the traditional tools of the Victorian séance to educate about the history of Spiritualism. These seances are for educational and entertainment purposes. This is not a demonstration of mediumship or a way to contact the deceased. It is not recommended for the recently bereaved.

93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, L9M 1G1

Parking info

Please park in the parking lot provided and make your way on foot through the black entrance gates to the boardwalk area and The Charthouse (Admissions building).

Need more info?

Please contact us at hhp@ontario.ca or (705) 526-7838 if you have any questions.

Discovery Harbour traces its roots back to the original British naval and military base in Penetanguishene, built to safeguard access to Upper Canada after the War of 1812.

“His Majesty’s Naval Establishment on Lake Huron”, (as it was first called) kept ships prepared to supply British posts to the northwest. By 1820, it was home to over 70 people, including sailors, officers, shipwrights, and soldiers. Five large ships, 15 smaller vessels, and numerous workshops and dwellings were built.

In 1828, a British garrison on Drummond Island was relocated to Penetanguishene. By 1834, Canada was defended exclusively by these forces. An impressive stone Officers’ Quarters was built in 1845. The military occupied the site until 1856.

Discovery Harbour is operated by Huronia Historical Parks, and is an Attraction of the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.