This small, charming, little white North Grand Pré Community Church, was constructed between 1860 and 1861, it was originally known as the Long Island Union Church, it was renamed twice, first as the North Grand Pré United Church in 1925 and then the North Grand Pré Community Church in the 1960s. It is located in an area first called Mesadek by the Mi'kmaq, then Grand-Pré by the Acadians, and Long Island by the New England Planters.
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The Church
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The church is a beautifully preserved example of a Planter-era place of worship, it's no longer a denominational place of worship although it is open to visitors and available for small weddings during the summer months.
The church was moved about 60 metres (200ft) to the west of its original position in the 1980s to where it stands today. Much of its original architectural features remain, including the wooden spires, gothic windows, and 1907 pulpit and oak pews.
The church was moved about 60 metres (200ft) to the west of its original position in the 1980s to where it stands today. Much of its original architectural features remain, including the wooden spires, gothic windows, and 1907 pulpit and oak pews.
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