St. Paul's Anglican Church, Anglican church and national historic site at Front and Church streets, Dawson City, Canada
St. Paul's Anglican Church is a wooden house of worship in Carpenter Gothic style located at the intersection of Front and Church streets. The structure features a steep pitched roof, a tower with a pointed arch entry, and slender lancet windows characteristic of the architectural style.
The building was constructed in 1902 and initially served as the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Yukon. When the diocese moved to Whitehorse in 1953, the church remained and was later designated as a national historic site of Canada.
The church served as a gathering place for people from different backgrounds who arrived during the gold rush period. It helped connect community members in an isolated and challenging northern setting.
The building is open to visitors during the summer months and can be viewed both inside and outside. It is best to check current access times beforehand, as these may vary depending on the season and local conditions.
The interior features handcrafted wooden details including heavy timber roof trusses and intricately carved window frames. Stained glass windows offer views of the Yukon River and create a special connection between the interior space and the surrounding landscape.
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