Churches of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Prairies.
Exploring the Hidden Gems: Photographing and Filming Rural Churches in Saskatchewan – A Focus on Ukrainian Heritage
Tucked away in the vast prairie landscapes of Saskatchewan lie rural churches. These sacred spaces, often built by early settlers from various denominations—Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, Ukrainian and more—tell powerful stories of faith, migration, and community. Among them, Ukrainian churches stand out with their iconic onion domes, ornate iconography, and rich cultural history.
Whether you're a photographer, videographer, or history enthusiast, exploring rural churches in Saskatchewan offers a unique opportunity to capture both spiritual and architectural beauty. From golden hour shots of aging wooden chapels to cinematic drone footage of isolated churchyards surrounded by wheat fields, this journey is as visually rewarding as it is historically significant.
This blog has evolved into a comprehensive database of rural churches across the Canadian Prairies. Here, we explore the history, share photography, and occasionally include video walkthroughs of these remarkable sites.
The project began in 2008 with the goal of documenting every Ukrainian church in Saskatchewan, both rural and urban—a task that was completed in 2024. Along the way, we expanded our focus to include churches of various denominations, with particular attention to rural and abandoned sites.
Our exploration now extends beyond Saskatchewan, as we begin documenting churches in Alberta and Manitoba.
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