Doukhobors at Veregin

Doukhobors at Veregin is a site in Saskatchewan that preserves four historic buildings from the settlement period: a prayer house, bakery, bath house, and blacksmith shop arranged across a flat landscape. The structures show how the community organized itself to meet daily needs independently.

From 1917 to 1931, this location served as the central headquarters for a Christian community of Doukhobors in Canada under Peter V. Verigin's leadership. This period was crucial for establishing the group's presence in the region.

The prayer house displays Russian building styles and served as a spiritual gathering place and home for community leaders. The architecture reflects how this religious group expressed their beliefs through the spaces they built and used together.

The site features an exhibition building with artifacts and a preserved coach belonging to Peter V. Verigin on display. Set aside time to walk through the buildings and grounds, especially if you want to understand how daily tasks were organized in this community.

Underground archaeological remains reveal the locations of structures that once stood at the site, showing traces of how the settlement was laid out. These buried remnants help visitors understand the full scale of what the community built and used.

Location: Veregin

GPS coordinates: 51.58170,-102.08400

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00