Christ-Roi Cathedral of Gaspé
Cathédrale du Christ-Roi de Gaspé
The only wooden Catholic cathedral in North America, with a modernist exterior. Beside it stands a granite cross commemorating Jacques Cartier.
The Cathedral of Christ the King in Gaspé was completed in 1969 to commemorate Jacques Cartier's landing in 1534. It is the only wooden Catholic cathedral in North America. Its exterior is simple and modern, and inside, cedar-wood walls and stained-glass windows gifted by France create a warm light. Beside the cathedral stands the granite 'Jacques Cartier Cross', erected in 1934 for the 400th anniversary of the landing. Entry is free. The cathedral is in downtown Gaspé and can be visited together with the Musée de la Gaspésie.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Musée de la Gaspésie
- Penouille Peninsula
- Gespeg Mi'gmaq Interpretation Site
- Fort Péninsule
- Haldimand Beach
- Forillon National Park
- Mont Saint-Alban Lookout Tower
- Forillon Whale-Watching Cruise