Sainte-Croix-de-Tadoussac Mission Church

The wooden structure features timber framing techniques and horizontal clapboard siding, with a front-gable roof and small bell tower at the entrance.

Between 1747 and 1750, carpenter Michel Lavoie constructed this church at Father Coquart's request, establishing it as a critical missionary outpost.

The church entrance faces the river rather than following traditional Christian orientation, reflecting Innu customs of aligning doorways toward water bodies.

Located at 169 du Bord-de-l'Eau Street in Tadoussac, this national historic site provides educational visits focusing on 18th-century architectural methods.

The structure maintains its position as the oldest wooden church in Canada, incorporating both Indigenous and European architectural elements in its design.

Location: Tadoussac

Inception: 1750

GPS coordinates: 48.14194,-69.71528

Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:58