St. Andrew's Rectory

About this site

St. Andrew’s Rectory was the centre of religious, political and social decisions from the time it was built in 1854. Its founder, and first resident, was the rector and builder of St. Andrew’s Church, Reverend William Cockran.

Today, the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews operates the site and offers guided tours, teas and fun activities and events year-round. Learn more about programming and events at standrewsrectory.ca.

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River Road Heritage Parkway Tour

Through the Interlake Tourism Association’s River Road Heritage Parkway Tour on Driftscape, learn more about the history of St. Andrew’s Rectory through this special self-guided tour.

Historic chairs, artwork and other furniture at St. Andrew’s Rectory National Historic Site.

Architectural Importance

The rectory is an example of mid-19th-century Red River architecture. This style, also known as a Hudson’s Bay style, adapted Scottish building techniques for the Canadian frontier.

It became the preferred Red River style for wealthy officers of the Hudson’s Bay Company who retired to the Red River Settlement with their Métis families in the 1850s.

The two-story brick building at St. Andrew’s Rectory during the winter.

Year-round Programming

The St. Andrews Heritage Centre, which operates the rectory, has something exciting happening any time of the year. From family-friendly entertainers to arts and crafts to genealogy workshops, there’s something fun going on!