Nova Scotia Archives
Built Heritage Resource Guide
L'Assumption Roman Catholic Church, Arichat, Isle Madame
The first Roman Catholic chapel was built in Arichat in 1786. Father Jean Baptist Maranda arrived in the parish in 1835 and a new church was then built. Our Lady of L'Assumption Church was formally opened on 15 October 1837. The Geological Survey Map, 1884, identifies the Church of England, Roman Catholic Church, Convent, Court House, Hotel, Telegraph Office and Post Office in Arichat.
Date: 1953
Photographer: E.G.L. Wetmore
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Photo Collection: Places: Cape Breton: Arichat: Churches: L'Assumption / negative N-512