Church of Our Lady of Good Hope

The Church of Our Lady of Good Hope features wooden construction with a steep-pitched roof, lancet windows, and a steepled bell tower overlooking Mackenzie River.

The construction of this religious structure began in 1865 and continued until 1885, under the supervision of the Oblate Fathers missionary organization.

The church interior contains painted decorations and Gothic elements that reflect the religious and architectural traditions of nineteenth-century Canadian mission churches.

Religious services and ceremonies take place regularly in this 45 by 25 feet wooden structure, which maintains an active schedule of masses.

Father Émile Petitot, who lived at the mission from 1864 to 1878, contributed to the interior decoration while conducting ethnological and linguistic research.

Location: Fort Good Hope

Inception: 1885

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 66.25190,-128.64390

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:38