Municipal Heritage Property
Knox Presbyterian Church
Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan
Also known as Knox United Church
Front elevation
Photo: Government of Saskatchewan, Dwayne Yasinowski, 2005.
- Built
- 1884–1914
- Recognized
- 1981
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
The Knox Presbyterian Church is a Municipal Heritage Property occupying four lots at 106 Walsh Street in the Town of Qu’Appelle. The property features a one-storey wood-frame church constructed in 1884, with an addition added in 1914.
Heritage value
The heritage value of Knox Presbyterian Church resides in the property’s association with the religious history of the Town of Qu’Appelle. The building was constructed in 1884. As the congregation increased, a major addition was added in 1914. In 1925, the Presbyterian congregation merged with the local Methodist church to help form the United Church. Since its creation the church has continued to serve the community as a place of gathering for both religious and secular events, including weddings, funerals, baptisms, church socials and picnics.
The heritage value of the property also lies in its association with the Riel Resistance. It was in Qu’Appelle in 1885 that the majority of General Middleton’s troops detrained. From March 25 to the beginning of April, over 1000 soldiers arrived in the town. While Middleton slept in the Queen’s Hotel, a number of his troops slept in the Knox Presbyterian Church before continuing on their march.
Source:
Town of Qu’Appelle Bylaw No. 5/81.
Character‑defining elements
The heritage value of the Knox Presbyterian Church resides in the following character-defining elements:
-those elements of the property that speak to its status as a place of community gathering, including its location on its original site.
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Location
Walsh Street, Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, S0G, Canada
50.54131° N, 103.87921° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.