Chapel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

The chapel of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was built in 1931. initially, this church serviced both the Ukrainian and Roman Catholic parishes. In 1970 the Catholic Church sold the chapel to the St. peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic congregation. it is presently owed privately.

Painted on the interior arch is a mural by Mary Hegler (1915-2010). the mural of clouds and angels bears the inscription Ave Maria Gratia Plena. Mary Hegler was the president of the Atikokan Art Club, circa 1960s, an instructor in watercolor, oil painting, silk screening and creative writing. She was commissioned to pain the Canadian Service Ship, The Nova Scotia and designed the totem pole carved by Obie May and installed at Quetico Centre.

HOW TO GET THERE:

Continue walking towards Mackenzie Avenue and turn right and the corner of Marks and Mackenzie.