Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle in Les Jardins-de-Napierville, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Église de Saint-Bernard Centenaire

1865 — 1965

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 19, 2024

1. Église de Saint-Bernard Centenaire Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Le premier Novembre 1865 Messire Antoine Labell
cure de Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle a inauguré la construction de cette église selon les plans de l’architecte Victor Bourgeau

[English translation]
On November 1, 1865 Sir Antoine Labell priest of Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle inaugurated the construction of this church according to the plans of the architect Victor Bourgeau

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 1, 1865.

Location. 45° 4.992′ N, 73° 24.776′ W. Marker is in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Québec, in Les Jardins-de-Napierville. It is on Rang Saint-Claude one kilometer south of Chemin de la Grande-Ligne, on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted directly on the subject church, on the left side of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 Rang Saint-Claude, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle QC J0J 1V0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Western

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World.

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

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle Historique (within shouting distance of this marker); Église Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel (approx. 3.1 kilometers away); Hôtel de ville de Lacolle (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); Lacolle War Memorial (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); L'Église Unie de Lacolle (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); La bataille du pont de Lacolle (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); La Bataille d’Odelltown / Battle of Odelltown (approx. 5 kilometers away); Bataille du Moulin de Lacolle / Battle of the Lacolle Mill (approx. 5.7 kilometers away).

Also see . . . Église de Saint-Bernard (Québec Cultural Heritage Directory).

Excerpt (English translation): The parish was founded in 1842 and the first church was built the same year. This new church was built on a new site in 1865. Antoine Labelle, a national historical figure, was the parish priest at Saint-Bernard
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 19, 2024

2. Église de Saint-Bernard Centenaire Marker
The marker is on the left side of the front entrance.
from 1863 to 1868 and oversaw the construction of this church. It was designed according to Victor Bourgeau's plans, who is said to have created one of his masterpieces here. The buttresses and the spire reflect the neo-Gothic style, while other elements of the church's architecture are Neo-Romanesque, such as the arched openings. The porch tower has a balanced proportion and layering, enhanced by a set of decorative elements. The spire gives the whole structure a sense of verticality. Saint-Bernard Church retains a strong sense of authenticity. Its interior decor is also carefully designed and includes columns with marble imitation, a barrel-vaulted ceiling, flat ceilings adorned with details and wooden appliqués, and an entablature with a cornice.

Saint-Bernard Church is at the heart of the tiny linear village of Saint-Bernard and is its main landmark. It is surrounded by the cemetery and the rectory. It is still open for worship. The church was constructed by the contractor-sculptor George-Félix Héroux, along with Joseph Octave Norbert Milette and Honoré Pagé, architect-sculptors. The pews were made in 1870 by the carpenter Olivier
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 19, 2024

3. Église de Saint-Bernard
Héroux. The interior decoration was done from 1877 to 1882. The pulpit, altars, choir gallery pews, and other woodwork were made by the sculptors Georges-Félix and Joseph Héroux. The wall coatings and polychrome painting were done in 1881.

(Submitted on November 8, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Église de Saint-Bernard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 19, 2024

4. Église de Saint-Bernard

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.