SHE SAID, HE SAID Anahareo and Archie Belaney, styling himself as Grey Owl, both included descriptions of their visit to Metis in their respective autobiographical books. The descriptions have similarities, but also some fun differences. Read for yourself! Devil in Deerskins: My Life with Grey Owl (1972) [After misunderstanding a job posting for a maid, […]
When Anahareo and Grey Owl Came to Metis… By Kerry Martin (1) It’s 1929 and we are moving up Boule Rock Road, past the Allans, the Airds, and the Smiths, round a corner to the right to a junction. There we see some of our friends from further west who have come up Astle Road […]
391 Beach Road (Little Metis Presbyterian Church) Known locally as the Yellow Kirk (honouring the Scottish roots of the population), the Little Metis Presbyterian Church welcomes parishioners every summer, some from families coming to Metis for generations, and others – newcomers. Presbyterian services, until this church was built, were held at Leggatt’s Point, three miles […]
Bootleggers, Booze, Prohibition, and Pastimes Attitudes to drinking have changed considerably over the past two centuries, from commonplace and accepted, to outright being frowned on and banned, to the height of cocktail parties amidst a “dry” area, to today’s more laissez-faire views. Metis and the surrounding area have had their fair share of bootleggers. “Bootlegger” […]
The 2020 Remembrance Day ceremony held today in Métis-sur-Mer with the theme Sacrifices and Accomplishments had a decidedly different flavour than in past years. COVID prevention measures limited the usually large audience.
Join us to find out about the design of the monument to be built in Métis to honour the region’s veterans, serving Canadian Armed Forces members, and emergency responders. See photos and other memorabilia, and hear the voices of Metisites,
We’re happy to announce that Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has approved our application for funding for a lasting tribute to those who have served and are serving our country, as well as to those who support(ed) people on the front lines and in disaster zones. Metis recognizes their service every year with a week-long calendar of Remembrance events.
Metis Tea Rooms When we hear the name “tea room”, we immediately think of a Victorian-inspired establishment, and a place for women in pearls. If you lived at the turn of the century in Scotland or America, it’s likely that you have a different picture entirely. In the early years, women weren’t always welcomed to […]
How can you enjoy Canada Day Celebrations this year while respecting government regulations? Our colourful and tasty answer is a Canada Day Parade of Homes, followed by a free delicious summer treat for the kids – their choice of gelato, sorbet or ice cream from Pierre-Olivier Ferry’s Atelier culinaire with its mouth-watering Les Boules Glacées de Métis-sur-Mer. That’s as long as you participate, of course, and while supplies last (if they run out, kids will get another gift of appreciation).