Victoria Harbour in Tay in Simcoe County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Arrival of the Jesuits in New France
L'arrivée des Jésuites en Nouvelle France
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 20, 2026
1. The Arrival of the Jesuits in New France Marker
The Arrival of the Jesuits in New France
The arrival of the Jesuits to New France in 1625 brought great change and created division between the traditional Huron-Wendat and those who had chosen to convert. During this time, the Iroquois Confederacy began expanding their territory into Huronia. The expansion brought the two Confederacies into increasing conflict. This led to the destruction of the St. Ignace II, St. Louis, and St. Marie missions, the dispersal of the Huron-Wendat from Huronia, and the retreat of the Jesuits to Quebec. Similar conflicts continued in the Great Lakes region until the signing of The Great Peace of Montreal in 1701.
The historic alliance between the Huron-Wendat Nation and the French profoundly marked the history of Canada. For the people of the Huron-Wendat Nation today, it is important that visitors to this site understand that the spirit of the Huron-Wendat is forever present in the territory of Huronia.
L'arrivée des Jésuites en Nouvelle France en 1625 provoque de nombreux changements et crée une , division entre les Hurons-Wendat
this page online
L'alliance historique entre la Nation huronne-wendat et les Français a marqué profondément l'histoire du Canada. Pour les membres de la Nation huronne-wendat aujourd'hui, il est important que les visiteurs du lieu comprennent que l'esprit de leur peuple sera toujours présent dans le territoire de la Huronie.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1625.
Location. 44° 43.744′ N, 79° 46.867′ W. Marker is in Tay, Ontario, in Simcoe County. It is in Victoria Harbour. It can be reached
Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 20, 2026
2. The Arrival of the Jesuits in New France Marker
The marker on the left
Regionally, this marker is in Central Ontario Cottage Country and specifically in Georgian Bay Country. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ataronchronon Village (here, next to this marker); Gateway to Huronia (approx. 4.9 kilometers away); Saint-Marie Among the Hurons / Saint-Marie-au-pays-des-Hurons (approx. 5 kilometers away); St. Ignace II (approx. 5.1 kilometers away); The Founding of Midland (approx. 8.5 kilometers away); Franz Johnston (approx. 8.9 kilometers away); Port Severn Swing Bridge, Lock 45 (approx. 9.6 kilometers away); Water Control Dams/Port Severn – The Secondary Lock (approx. 9.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tay.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2026, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
