Église Sainte-Marie - Church Point, Nova Scotia
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N 44° 20.041 W 066° 06.944
19T E 729944 N 4913018
This church isn't big or even large - it's HUGE. The largest wooden church in North America, in fact. It has been designated a Province of Nova Scotia Heritage Property.
Waymark Code: WM1BY94
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 04/25/2025
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A historical place of worship, the Sainte Marie Church, with its steeple rising 56.4 m (185 feet) above the ground, is the largest wooden church in North America. Built over a period of two years, from 1903 to 1905, by 1500 volunteers under the supervision of a master carpenter who could neither read nor write, it features large columns which are actually complete 20 m (70ft) tall tree trunks. The tall steeple is anchored down using 40 tons of rocks and contains 3 large bells with a combined weight of almost 2 tons.
THE LARGEST WOODEN CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA
Part of the campus of Universite Ste. Anne, St. Mary's Church is the tallest and largest wooden church in North America. The spire is 185 ft. tall with 40 tons of rock used as a ballast. Construction of the church was completed in 1905.
Photo by Arthur Burchell
Transcribed from postcard
Church Point, or Pointe-de-l'Église in French, is a charming unincorporated community nestled on Saint Mary's Bay in the District of Clare, Digby County, Nova Scotia. This quaint small town a rich history, culture, and education, offering visitors a unique blend of Acadian heritage and natural beauty.
