T he White Chapel was the first Methodist Church in Prince Edward County and one of the earliest in Upper Canada. Construction began on land donated by Stephen Conger in 1809 and the church as it now stands was completed in 1811. The White Chapel has been maintained as a place of worship for a longer period than any other church of Methodist origin in all of Ontario.
Designated a historic site, the White Chapel is an excellent example of early North American Methodist Church architecture. The chapel is a masterpiece of frame construction and an amazing demonstration of period craftsmanship. Despite the decline of the White Chapel’s congregation due to the dwindling population in Hallowell Mills, the White Chapel remained. It pays tribute to the County’s pioneers and their Christian faith.
The Chapel is open to visitors every Sunday in July and August from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The Chapel is also available for special events.
