St. Anne Shrine | Lac Ste Anne Pilgrimage Grounds

FOR SEVERAL DAYS each July, thousands of pilgrims make their way to the shores of Lac Ste Anne. Many come in search of healing and spiritual renewal. Some simply come to reconnect with old acquaintances and forge new friendships. This pilgrimage, which began over a hundred years ago, has become the largest annual Catholic gathering in Western Canada.

The history of the lake stretches back to the distant past. Here Native families, who in the fall had scattered to winter camps and trap lines, gathered in the summer for the buffalo hunt. The Crees called the lake Manito Sakahigan or Spirit Lake. The Sioux living nearby named it Waka Mne or Holy Lake.

For 2020, because we cant gather together physically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are celebrating the first online pilgrimage, which will take place on this website.

St. Anne Shrine | Lac Ste Anne Pilgrimage Grounds is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Call (780) 924-3550, or use the website.

Phone

(780) 924-3550

Website

https://lacsteannepilgrimage.ca/