Church of the Holy Cross, Skatin

The Church of the Holy Cross stands alongside the Lillooet River with three slender spires and white-painted wooden walls topped by cedar shingle roofing.

Built between 1905 and 1906 by the Skookumchuck First Nation community, this religious structure received its national historic site designation in November 1981.

The interior features burgundy wooden pews, unpainted confessionals, and First Nations design elements integrated with Gothic Revival architectural patterns.

The church building requires continuous maintenance, with current restoration costs exceeding 450,000 dollars for structural repairs and window preservation.

Twelve stained-glass windows illuminate the main hall, which contains an altar supported by an intricate carved screen known as a reredos.

Location: British Columbia

Location: Skookumchuck

GPS coordinates: 49.93700,-122.40821

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:08