Landmarks, Monuments & Built Heritage of the West
St. Boniface Cathedral Fire
On July 22, 1968, the St. Boniface Cathedral was completely destroyed by a major fire. Firefighters rushed to the scene but were unable to save the building or the contents inside. Several bystanders were able to rescue a few items, such as the organ and a few chairs, from inside the church before the fire got too bad. Once the fire was put out all that remained of the church was the front and sides of the building. The residents of St. Boniface and the entire francophone community were devastated by the loss of this historic landmark.