Hazards
Floors - Downstairs is the only preserved space (there is a broken pad lock on the upstairs door). The upstairs floor is coming apart and definitely feels weak. I took a peek in the attic but didn't trust the floor up there
History
The St. Jean Baptiste Church was the first permanant church built in the French Canadian settlement at Falher signifying the beginnings of a permanant settlement. It served the area for a 7 mile radius.
The building was used as a church from 1914-1919 and as a private residence thereafter since the railway had changed its route for the new line, which resulted in a new church being established one township further north (right in Falher).
About this location
The church is a two and one half-storey finished log building situated on approximately 64 hectares of land. It features full dovetail notching, a gable roof, and a small cupola crowned with a cross.
It possesses heritage value for its rarity as a two and one half-storey log building serving the dual purposes of church and residence.
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Pigeon Sacrifice
Very cool to see a government preserved church!! The top was once pad locked but has since been broken, so you can access the upstairs. Its awesome to compare the old photos on the wall to how the c...
