The original hull of the Techumseth ship sitting on a bed of sand in the Discovery Harbour museum

Guided tour dates and times

For a truly immersive experience

Join a friendly and knowledgeable guide on a small-group exploration of Discovery Harbour! It’s a great way to take a deeper dive into the story of Discovery Harbour’s historic naval and military past.

Tours are 60 to 90 minutes in length. Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour start to ensure you don’t miss anything. Tour participants spent a lot of time outside and are encouraged to dress for the weather.

The complimentary admission programs for Ontario Teachers, Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as First Nations, Métis and Inuit people do not apply to guided tours, specialized events and group bookings.

Daily Guided Tours
Daily until August 31
Recommended for people ages 10 and up

For the most immersive living history experience, visit us at Discovery Harbour. We’ll be offering daily demonstrations and tours that bring 19th-century naval and military life to life. Our guided tours are the perfect way to start or end your visit!

Only $5 per person in addition to your admission rate.

Hours for daily guided tours:

  • 10:30 a.m. in English
  • 11:30 a.m. in English
  • 12:30 p.m. in French
  • 1:30 p.m. in English
  • 2:30 p.m. in English

We suggest you arrive 15 minutes early to ensure you have time to go through admissions before your tour.

What’s included in your admission

  • Access the reconstructed naval & military base, now known as Discovery Harbour
  • Learn about our historic vessels: the H.M.S. Tecumseth and the H.M.S. Bee
  • Explore the Officer’s Quarters, an original building constructed in the 1830s and beautifully restored
  • Connect with friendly and knowledgeable costumed historical interpreters
  • View the hull of the original H.M.S. Tecumseth, carefully preserved and maintained in our interactive indoor museum
  • Learn the story of Discovery Harbour with a free audio tour, accessible through the Huronia Historical Parks app
  • Shop for gifts, naval-themed decor, and souvenirs in our retail store, Barracks Boutique
  • 50% off admission to Sainte-Marie among the Hurons (general admission, summer season applies to adults and seniors admission rates only)
  • Daily presentations listed below!
Military interpreter fires black powder musket toward the water

Watch daily presentations:

  • Steam Kiln and fire starting NEW! 
    • 10:30am
  • Sailing demonstration NEW!
    • 11:00am
  • Black powder musket firing
    (Only available Monday, Friday & Sunday)
    • 11:30am
    • 1:30pm
    • 3:30pm
  • Hospital and Medicine demonstration NEW! 
    • 12:30pm
  • Surveying demonstration NEW!
    • 1:30pm
  • Cooking and Gardening tour NEW! 
    • 2:30pm
  • Metis transport and food systems NEW!
    • 3:00pm
  • Sea Shanties
    • 4:15pm
  • Blacksmith
    • throughout the day

*Schedule is subject to change*

Travel Trade and community groups

Planning an experience for 15 or more people? Group rates on self-guided and guided experiences are available.

Outside view of the front of the Captain Roberts’s Table restaurant

Restaurant

Discover delicious, freshly prepared dishes in a warm and inviting atmosphere at Captain Roberts’s Table. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal or indulging in the famous Sunday Brunch Buffet—featuring the best Eggs Benedict in town—this is the perfect spot to gather and enjoy.

A small group of visitors walk along the Discovery Harbour path illuminated by pumpkin displays during the Pumpkinferno event

Events

We offer fun and dynamic events all year round! Events have separate admission rates. Please check event webpages for details. Some of our larger events include Pirates of the Bay and Pumpkinferno.

Board walk at Discovery Harbour waterfront full of visitors from the perspective of the Kings Warf Theater

Deals and packages

Ontario teachers, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Indigenous persons gain free entry. Your Discovery Harbour paid receipt gets you 50% off at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons during the regular season (May to September). Exceptions apply.

Rope on the deck of a ship

Need more info?

Please contact us if you have any questions: