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Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park

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Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park is home to the oldest building in Idaho. The Mission of the Sacred Heart was constructed between 1850 and 1853. Old Mission State Park and the Sacred Heart Mission are the perfect setting for a magical, romantic wedding experience.

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Coeur d'Alene's Old Mission State Park
Old Mission plaque set in stone at Cataldo Mission.
Cataldo Mission at Coeur d'Alene's Old Mission State Park, near Cataldo. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Foliage at Coeur d'Alene's Old Mission State Park, near Cataldo.
Coeur d'Alene's Old Mission State Park, near Cataldo. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
A carved canoe displayed in a grassy area.
Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park, Cataldo. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Aerial view of Coeur d'Alene's Old Mission State Park.
Cataldo Mission at Coeur d'Alene's Old Mission State Park, near Cataldo. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
Exterior of the Cataldo Mission.
Cataldo Mission, Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park, Cataldo. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.
The empty interior of the Sacred Heart Mission Church.
Mission of the Sacred Heart, Cataldo. Photo credit: Visit Idaho.

Things to Know

  • Single-day park entry fees range from $7 to $14 per vehicle.
  • There is a separate fee for the Sacred Encounters Exhibit.
  • Tour buses and organized educational visits please contact the park prior to your visit.
  • Learn about the adventures you can experience at Coeur d’Alene’s Old Mission State Park from a park ranger in the Ranger Talks video series.
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