St. Brigid's Church, Prince Edward Island

St. Brigid's Church features a Gothic Revival design with a central tower, decorative dormers, and an ornate pointed spire reaching toward the sky.

The construction of this religious building started in 1868 under Rev. James Aeneas McDonald's guidance and reached completion in 1873 for the Irish settlement.

The church honors a 5th Century Irish saint through its name, reflecting the deep connection between the early settlers and their religious traditions.

The building measures sixty feet in length and thirty feet in width, with interior walls standing at twenty-two feet, featuring wooden paneling throughout.

Two stained glass windows within the church present detailed illustrations of St. Brigid and St. Patrick, connecting the structure to Irish religious art.

Location: Lot 11 and Area

Inception: 1873

Architects: John McLellan

GPS coordinates: 46.69255,-64.01201

Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:37