Nakusp in Central Kootenay, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

1905

— 96-5th Ave —

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 15, 2017

1. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Marker

Inscription. This Catholic Church was built entirely with donations from local people and is the only original place of worship still used for that purpose in Nakusp. In 1950, the rectory was added and in 1954 a new church entrance was built.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 50° 14.397′ N, 117° 48.242′ W. Marker is in Nakusp, British Columbia, in Central Kootenay. It is at the intersection of 5 Avenue Northwest and 1 Street NW, on the left when traveling north on 5 Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 96 5 Avenue NW, Nakusp BC V0G 1R0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the BC Interior

and in the Kootenay Rockies.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Rocky Mountains,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

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Nakusp Courthouse (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Building (about 150 meters away); Lodges Ice Cream Parlour (about 210 meters away).

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 15, 2017

2. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.