Religious Archives | From Pioneer to Premier: the Seigniorial and Village History of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade

The Saint-Nicolas Chapel

Most of the first chapels built in the colony were very modest, of small size and made from logs.

The Sainte-Anne Convent

In 1979, the nuns sell their convent. Unfortunately, it is destroyed by flames the following year.

Convent Students and Nuns

For a long time, religious orders were responsible for the children’s education. At oFor a long time, religious orders were responsible for the children’s education. At one time, […]

Sainte-Anne Church

The construction of Sainte-Anne Church began in 1856 and was completed in 1869. The plans for this new church were designed by the Montreal architect Casimir Coursolles.

Sainte-Anne Church

The crypt of Sainte-Anne Church hosted more than 180 corpses until 1947.

Village Sainte-Anne Rectory

The rectory, located near the church, was the residence of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade’s priest.

Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade Village Aerial View To the West

The municipality of Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade now has around 2, 000 inhabitants.