St. Peter Celestine Church

St. Peter Celestine Church in Pakenham is one of the Seven Wonders of Lanark County. The cornerstone for this Roman Catholic church was laid in 1892, and construction by many talented local craftspeople continued for nine years. It is one of only three Canadian churches known to retain its remarkable Classic interior decoration, complete with robust statuary, elaborate painting, trompe l'oeil, and faux marble finishes. A striking feature of the nave is the original pulpit, built in the form of a huge, heavily ornamental chalice. From its perch on a bluff, the silver bell tower looks far and wide across the Mississippi Valley.

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