The Church in the Wildwood

Heritage Bruce County

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The Church in the Wildwood Saint Margaret

During the 1920's the Reverend R.W. James conceived the idea of building a replic of a Norman church in Lindsay Township as the local people of the area desired to have their own Church.  It was accomplished just south of Cape Chin. 

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The Norman style allows it to appear friendly, strong and in proportion.  It has a new roof and a new floor.  The only jarring note is that it has a stone memorial nearby that was clearly constructed by a tombstone maker.  It wants to be a bench, but it looks like a  tombstone in black marble.

If you're up that way, stop in at the Cape Chin Country Inn for lunch or dinner and visit the Church.  Take a dessert there and sit on the picnic tables out in front.  It's still and you can 'hear your thoughts'.

It's a tiny Church that is complete with delightful bell that we felt obligated to ring.  Unlike most churches, it was not locked and everything was in order for Sunday Service.