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MARTYRS' SHRINE

Saturday, June 25, 2005
Hans, Jane (CDNJane) and I spent a wonderful afternoon together. After meeting up in Horseshoe Valley, we headed for Orillia, checked out the casino there -- Casino Rama, and stopped by Lake Couchiching. After we all had an ice cream and it was only 3:30, we decided to go on to Midland and see the Martyrs' Shrine, which is absolutely beautiful and so
peaceful and serene. We then went out to eat and then headed back to Horseshoe Valley where we left our truck. All in all it was a wonderful day spent with a good friend. Thanks Jane. You're the Best.

MARTYRS' SHRINE - A GATHERING PLACE

Martyrs' Shrine

Martyrs' Shrine has been a gathering place for all of Humanity -- Canadian born Catholics, Immigrant Catholics from the world over, non-Catholic Christians and those of other faiths, young and old alike. Throughout the years, many school children have come to MARTYRS' SHRINE on pilgrimmage with their class.

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Pros:A Peaceful, Serene, Special Place

Last visit to Midland: Jun 2005
Intro Updated Jul 13, 2005
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Kuznetsov_Sergey May 20, 2008 at 10:08 AM

Martyrs' Shrine really worth presenting on VT and visiting as a place for pilgrimage! Thanks Lori for the virtual tour!
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traveldave Jan 24, 2008 at 8:46 AM

A beautiful church, and such an interesting history of the area.
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Diana75 May 3, 2007 at 1:12 PM

Great page, interesting details of the Shrine and wonderful pictures. Definitely among my top favorite ones from your pages.
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JLBG Feb 16, 2007 at 1:57 PM

The style of the Martyr's shrine is amazing! That reminds me of Aberdeen in Scotland! It is sad to read the story of these martyrs.
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matcrazy1 Dec 8, 2006 at 6:32 PM

Martyrs' Shrine is a must see for me now. Thanks for sharing.
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CdnJane Feb 27, 2006 at 3:56 AM

Great pictures and descriptions, I certainly enjoyed that day out with you and Hansi.
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deecat Nov 18, 2005 at 7:54 AM

This reminds me of the Shrine in Indianapolis...mammoth, ornate, historic, and oh, so beautiful. Your photographs are stunning.
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windsorgirl Jul 29, 2005 at 6:47 AM

The sky was beautiful that day, really makes your photos look great. Love the unusual angles that you shot! Great job. ps. hope you are having a great time in Europe, can't wait to hear all about it.
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Bwana_Brown Jul 18, 2005 at 8:24 AM

Lori, an interesting page on this aspect of Canadian history! It brought back dim memories of long-ago history lessons on the sad fate of these Jesuit missionairies.
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Stephen-KarenConn Jul 14, 2005 at 9:45 AM

The Martyrs Shrine is quite impressive. Good job!