St. Norbert Art Centre

The Trappist Monks built a Guesthouse in 1912 on the Abby of Our Lady of the Prairies property.  Today known as the St. Norbert Art Center it is next to Trappist Monastery Provincial Park.  Unfortunately with Covid the building is not regularly open, the grounds and gardens are available for viewing.  Our Lady of the Prairies Guest... Continue Reading →

Trappist Monastery Provincial Park

This maybe the most peaceful place I have visited. The Trappist Monks were invited to the prairies of Canada from France in 1892. In 1903-04 the Our Lady of the Prairies monks built their church and occupied it and the grounds for 86 years. They self sustained themselves with gardens, orchards and a dairy farm.... Continue Reading →

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