St. John’s is the oldest Anglican parish west of the Great Lakes. It was founded in 1820, when the Rev. John West arrived from England to serve as chaplain to the Hudson’s Bay Company, and as missionary to this part of the world.The graveyard surrounding the Cathedral predates the parish. It was established by the first group of Selkirk settlers in 1812.

Explore this small yet scenic cemetery on the edge of the Red River and learn about amazing stories of Winnipeg's founding families and prominent historical figures.