Saint Andrews West
Saint Andrews West is a charming community in Eastern Ontario, located in South Glengarry Township, just south of the St. Lawrence River and near the town of Cornwall. While it may be a small community, there are still several activities and nearby attractions you can explore if you’re visiting the area.
St. Andrew's Church
Completed in 1801, this church is oldest remaining stone structure in the province. Many of the pioneer settlers in this area were Roman Catholic Highlanders, ministered to by the Rev. Roderick Macdonell, the missionary at St. Regis. The church was built under his leadership, with the assistance of a prominent local settler, «Spanish» John Macdonell, who obtained contribution for its construction from members of the North West Company and other fur traders. It was used as a hospital during the War of 1812, and served its congregation until replaced by the adjacent church in 1860. Simon Fraser and Sandfield Macdonald are buried in the graveyard opposite.
Canoe Racing
First held in 1973, the Raisin River Canoe Race is one of the longest races in eastern Ontario. This challenging 30-kilometre racecourse stretches from St. Andrew West in South Stormont to Williamstown in South Glengarry, with hundreds of participants paddling through while being cheered on by enthusiastic shoreline supporters. The race takes place every year in April. Paddlers and spectators are invited to fuel up with a hearty breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the St. Andrews Parish Hall, located across from the starting line at St. Andrew’s Catholic School. The first boats head out at 10:30 a.m.
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