Christ Church Anglican - Vittoria, Ontario - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

This beautifully restaored church sits perfectly on a large grassy lot in the middle of the quaint rural community of Vittoria. Next to it are other heritage buildings, the United Church, Town Hall and Baptist Church.

This is an active church, but services are now held only twice per year, once in the Spring and once for Fall/Harvest. In 2019, the September service will be a special one - to celebrate the church's 175th Anniversary.

According to the Parish of Long Point Bay's website, (visit link) and an on-site sign, it was completed in 1844. The church is constructed entirely of wood, namely native Norfolk County pine. The structure, outside and in, displays a number of Regency characteristics, a style popular at the time. The exterior is clad with flush-boarding, beveled on either matching edge, and grooved to imitate the joints of masonry. The corners of the building are finished with heavier pieces of plank arranged to form cornerstones. The overall wood detail makes the church look like it has been constructed solely of carved stone. This particular characteristic is what makes the building so important. According to the Ontario Heritage Trust - Ministry of Tourism and Culture, the church is the last of its style from this period in all of Ontario and likely the entire country.

As a Chapel-of-Ease, two services are held a year – a spring and fall gathering organized by the trustees. Since 2012 trustees and volunteers have been working on a number of goals to build a stronger presence for a viable future. The church is open during village events, historical tours (most recently in aid of Rotarians and the United Way), and is often highlighted in Norfolk County tourism campaigns. The church and what it represents continue to be supported by the community as well as generous contributions from the Vittoria & District Foundation.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1844 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican Street address of Church: Old Brock Street East Vittoria, Ontario Canada Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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