Mohawk Chapel

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Mohawk Chapel, officially His Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, is in Brantford, Ontario. It is the oldest surviving church building in Ontario and was the first Anglican church in Upper Canada. It is also one of three Chapels Royal in Canada. In 1981, it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada.

History
- Built in 1785 by the British Crown and given to the Mohawk people led by Joseph Brant for supporting the Crown during the American Revolution.
- Originally called St. Paul’s, the church is commonly known as the Mohawk Chapel.
- It is part of the Anglican Diocese of Huron, with a chaplain appointed by the Bishop of Huron in consultation with the congregation.
- In 1904, King Edward VII designated the chapel as a Chapel Royal.
- In 1850, the remains of Joseph Brant were moved to a tomb at the chapel; his son John Brant is also buried there. Nearby is a boulder memorial for Pauline Johnson, who was born nearby and attended services at the chapel.

Design and features
- The chapel is a simple wood-frame building with a rectangular floor plan and painted clapboards (Carpenter Gothic style).
- The entrance originally faced east toward the Grand River canoe landing.
- Eight stained-glass windows (installed 1959–1962) depict events from the history of the Six Nations.
- The building has been renovated several times and suffered minor arson damage in 2001.

Chaplains and current status
- The chapel has had various resident clergy since 1827, continuing as a functioning Anglican place of worship.
- Today it remains part of the Anglican Diocese of Huron, with a chaplain serving the congregation.

Location and more
- Address: Brantford, Ontario (coordinates about 43.124432° N, 80.235° W).
- Website: mohawkchapel.ca

Mohawk Chapel stands as a historic link between Indigenous communities and Canada’s early Anglican church, recognized for its age, heritage, and ongoing use.