Église Sainte-Marie, Church Point, Nova Scotia

The wooden church building measures 190 feet in length, 135 feet in width, with a central steeple reaching 185 feet into the sky.

Construction of the current church began in 1903 under Father Pierre-Marie Dagnaud's supervision, following designs by French architect Auguste Regneault and local carpenter Leo Melanson.

The church represents a central gathering point for Acadian families who returned to Nova Scotia from Massachusetts in 1769 after the deportation of 1755.

The structure contains ballast stones within its steeple to maintain stability during strong coastal winds, demonstrating innovative engineering solutions for wooden architecture.

The interior features nine decorated ceiling tableaux, white oak pews, and a crystal chandelier preserved from the original 1828 church building.

Location: Municipality of the District of Clare

Inception: 1905

GPS coordinates: 44.33417,-66.11611

Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:04