St. Andrews Heritage Centre

Supported by the RM of St. Andrews, the St. Andrews Heritage Centre showcases the history of the St. Andrews area. Tours, programs and events are held at the centre for the public to enjoy. The Heritage Centre is located in the St. Andrews Rectory, a National Historic Site owned by Parks Canada.

The St. Andrews Rectory was the centre of religious, political and social decisions from the time it was built in 1853-4. Its founder, and first resident, was the rector and builder of St. Andrews Church, Reverend William Cockran.  This Georgian Scottish-Manor house was built from local materials including limestone from nearby quarries and pine lumber from across the river at Birds Hill. 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 Metis families in the 1850’s.