deteriorated and than placed. The crosses were not visible for only two years in 1953 and 1975.
Through the years tourists always asked about the crosses, many individuals climb the hill to visit the site of the crosses. There was a plaque installed on the crosses when they had a ceremony of blessing at the site.
Mattawa’s traditional hallmark can be seen on the crest of the Quebec hill.
Three white crosses standing on the crest of the Quebec hill across from Mattawa have been a hallmark of the town and the region for years. According to historical records, three crosses were erected at the site in 1686 by order of Sieur de Troyes during his trip up the Ottawa River to mark the place where two rivers met. A missionary priest, Father Silvie, celebrated the first mass at the site.
i lived ther the first 12 years of my life now I am in sudbury, witch sucks. I loved mattawa so much but i moved becaus my dad got a job in sudbury, but when im done my schooling im moving back!
If you're from around there and like the outdoors, you would really appreciate the beauty of Mattawa. I'm in North Bay... equally paradise if you can find a way out of the city.
PART 2 - THE HISTORICAL THREE CROSSES OF MATTAWA
At various times through the years, the crosses
deteriorated and than placed. The crosses were not visible for only two years in 1953 and 1975.
Through the years tourists always asked about the crosses, many individuals climb the hill to visit the site of the crosses. There was a plaque installed on the crosses when they had a ceremony of blessing at the site.
Mattawa’s traditional hallmark can be seen on the crest of the Quebec hill.
lucie7440222 4 months ago
PART 1 - THE HISTORICAL THREE CROSSES OF MATTAWA
Three white crosses standing on the crest of the Quebec hill across from Mattawa have been a hallmark of the town and the region for years. According to historical records, three crosses were erected at the site in 1686 by order of Sieur de Troyes during his trip up the Ottawa River to mark the place where two rivers met. A missionary priest, Father Silvie, celebrated the first mass at the site.
lucie7440222 4 months ago
What's the story behind the three crosses on the top of the mountain? Can you get to them?
OneBigFriggingDude 4 months ago
i lived ther the first 12 years of my life now I am in sudbury, witch sucks. I loved mattawa so much but i moved becaus my dad got a job in sudbury, but when im done my schooling im moving back!
honda400exdude 3 years ago
i am from mattawa... i lived there the first 7 years of my life... but now i am not there and now i can see the beautiful town every time :(
xoxokassie14 4 years ago
If you're from around there and like the outdoors, you would really appreciate the beauty of Mattawa. I'm in North Bay... equally paradise if you can find a way out of the city.
pussylikr6969 4 years ago
I live in mattawa:P:P
haleybubbles1995 4 years ago