This large stone tablet located on the east side of St. John’s Anglican Cathedral details the historic development of this site through the construction of several churches beginning in 1822.
Birthplace of the Anglican Church in Western Canada Plaque (2010)
Source: City of Winnipeg
Monument commemorating the birthplace of the Anglican church in western Canada (December 2018)
Source: George Penner
Monument commemorating the birthplace of the Anglican church in western Canada (May 2023)
Source: Glen ToewsSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.92080, W97.12428
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: St. John’s Cathedral and Cemetery (135 Anderson Avenue, Winnipeg)
Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.
We thank George Penner and Glen Toews for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 2 August 2023
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