Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church

Near Rossburn- The original church was built in 1901, but disagreements within the parish led to the construction of a second nearby church in 1904. It remained in use until 1959. Since its restoration in 1978, it has opened annually on its Patron Saint’s Day (July 12) for a public mass and family picnic. From Rossburn, travel north on PR264, then east on PR577, then turn south on the first road past the Rossman Lake Golf Course. (Click for Google Maps)

Assumption of the Virgin Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church

In Glen Elmo – A provincial heritage site, the present church was built in 1928 with timber from nearby Riding Mountain. A restoration happened in 1997. The first log church was built in 1905 on donated land which is now a cemetery. Interior visits by appointment. Call 204‑859‑2508 or 204‑859-2240. Travel north from Rossburn on PR264 and follow the signs. (Click for Google Maps)

Marconi School

Near Marco – Built in 1922 with an opening class of 69 students, the school was in operation until 1958. In 1984, a school reunion inspired volunteers to maintain the building and in 1990, Marconi School was designated a Municipal Heritage Site. Phone 204-859-2779. Travel north from Rossburn on PR264 to PR577; continue past the lake and turn north at the Marconi School sign. (Click for Google Maps)

St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church

In Olha – One of the oldest churches in the area, St. Michael’s was built in 1904. The original belfry, constructed in 1915, was later sold. Jacob Maydaniuk painted the interior icons in 1927. This building is a designated historic site. Phone 204-234-5236 for information and
tour arrangements. Located directly in Olha, East of Rossburn, on PR577. (Click for Google Maps)

Ukrainian Pioneer Dwelling

Near Olha – When Ukrainian settlers first arrived in the area west of Riding Mountain in 1899, their first homes were small, tent-shaped pole structures with roofs of hay, known as buddas. Drive north on PR577 to Olha and follow the signs. (Click for Google Maps)

St. John Cantius Roman Catholic Church

Near Olha – Built in 1929 at a cost of $6,000, this church possesses a fine tower crowned with a tall spire. Pointed arches cap the windows and doors. Located southeast of Olha off PR577. (Click for Google Maps)

Ukrainian Settlement Monument & Mass Grave

Near Patterson Lake – The monument near Olha commemorates the 100th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada (1891‑1991), and marks the site where, in 1899, 42 children and three adults succumbed to scarlet fever on their way to new homes and a better life in the Parkland region. Travel 4 km (2.5 miles) south of Olha on PR577; follow the sign. (Click for Google Maps)

Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Ascension 

Ruthenia – The church of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ is the first and present church of the parish and was constructed in 1911 upon an acre site located 20 km northwest of Rossburn. More information on this church can be found here Ruthenia – Rossburn Ukrainian Catholic Pastoral District (rossburnugcc.ca). Follow PR264 North of Rossburn for ~26 km until you reach Ruthenia, turn South. (Click for Google Maps)