SUPPORT THE RESTORATION OF SAINT JAMES HATLEY
The Saint James Church is located in Hatley, one of the most historic villages of Quebec. The church is of great patrimonial value and needs substantial renovations to be restored and safely preserved. While the committee in charge of the restoration is counting on the help of government funding, it is also starting a fundraising project to seek support from people that value this important piece of history.
RESTORATION PROJECT
Saint James Church is a designated Class “A” heritage building, the highest-class designation, under the Quebec Religious Heritage Council. In 2000, Saint James Church underwent its first major restoration of the foundation, bell tower and other minor repairs. In 2021, the St. Francis’s Deanery Heritage Committee retained the services of heritage experts in architecture and engineering who completed a work plan which includes a new electrical and mechanical system, restoration of exterior windows and new wood siding.
Once Saint James is restored , it will be used to host artistic and cultural events.
The Committee is launching a campaign with the objective of raising $525,000
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A SHORT HISTORY
The Saint James Church in Hatley, Quebec was built in 1827 and was founded by Charles James Stewart of Scotland. He was also the second Bishop of Quebec from 1826 to 1837.
The large Common facing the church is the physical focus of the town and has been the site of many celebrations, most notably the Dominion Day and Canada Day parades over the last 200 years. Even in the 21st century, the highly organized Canada Day festivities remain the largest outside of Montreal.
