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Church of Saint-François-Xavier
The oldest church of the islands, the Church of Saint-François-Xavier was built in 1875 and is recognised most for its two distinctive, square towers. Damaged by lightning in 1936, the church was quickly rebuilt with only a few changes made to its original architecture.
Address: 474 and 588 chemin du Bassin Bassin QC Canada
 1 418 497-2759
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Church of Saint Pierre at Lavernière
The Church of Saint Pierre is the second-largest wooden church in North America. First built in 1876, lightening has threatened the church on several occasions, but it remains standing today. It is an island landmark and a personal favourite of locals.
Address: 1329 chemin de Lavernière Étang-du-Nord QC Canada G0B 1B0
1 418 986-2410
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Church of Holy Trinity in Grosse-Île
The Church of Holy Trinity in Grosse-Île's stained-glass windows and opulent decorations makes it the pride of its congregation. Built in 1925, the windows simply glow on sunny days.
Address: 535 chemin Principal Grosse-Ile QC Canada
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Church of Notre-dame-du-Rosaire in Fatima
Built in 1967, the Church of Notre-dame-du-Rosaire in Fatima was desgined by architect Jean-Claude Leclerc, with plenty of input from the reverend at the time, Maurice Roy.
Address: 709 chemin Les Caps Fatima QC Canada
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Church of St-Peter's-by-the-sea at Old Harry
A favourite among locals, the Church of St-Peter's-by-the-sea at Old Harry was built in 1916 using wood from one of the many unfortunate schooners that wrecked on the treacherous shoals around the island. Its door is dedicated to a resident of Old Harry who lost his life in the unpredictable waters of the Bassin Est Beach. |
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Sainte Madeleine Church
Destroyed by fire in 1969, the original chapel of the Sainte-Madeleine Church dates to 1823. It is an important island landmark and serves its parish faithfully.
Address: 25 chemin Central Ile du Havre-Aux-Maisons QC Canada
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Church of Sacre-Coeur at Grande-Entrée
This tough old church was built in 1886 out of wood thrown overboard from a passing schooner in trouble. It is beloved by its congregation and serves as a welcoming community building. |
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