05/20/2026
Built in 1887, St. Andrew’s on the Square has stood through generations of gathering, worship, celebration, uncertainty, vacancy, restoration, and return. In a city where much of the built past has disappeared, this church remains one of those rare places where memory still has a physical form.
After the 2024 fire, the question was not simply how to repair a building, but how to bring back a place that already belonged so deeply to the community while making it more accessible, functional, and welcoming for the years ahead.
That is what makes this reopening so meaningful. Guided by the vision of the , St. Andrew’s has returned with its history intact and its purpose renewed, ready once again to hold weddings, gatherings, celebrations, remembrance, and everyday moments of community life.
Our principal Architect spoke publicly at the grand opening ceremony, pointing out the importance of rehabilitation of the built heritage, the leadership of our clients, ingenuity of our engineers, support of the community and craftsmanship of the builders. We’re grateful to our team at Reimagine, especially Nikki Kutyn, , and who worked on the project!
Reimagine was honoured to work with the City of Kamloops and on the restoration of this beloved historic building. The work included careful heritage restoration, improved accessibility, brighter and more inclusive washroom spaces, refreshed interior details, and updates that support the building’s continued use for generations to come.
Special thanks goes to Matt Kachel, Julia Cyr, Dusan Magdolen, Elle Howaniec, Allyson Herman, Hannah Clark, Westedge structural engineers, HPF mechanical engineers, EXCEED electrical engineers and DW Builders.
Congratulations to the City of Kamloops, Kamloops Museum and Archives, and everyone involved in bringing St. Andrew’s on the Square back to life!
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