Local Lore: The Villa Maria school for girls
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 1:33pm
By:
Sarah Ziebarth, Staff Writer
Old Frontenac’s Villa Maria is perhaps the most famous of Lake City’s historic Catholic schools, and with an appearance that looks straight out of a fairytale in a location that’s just as magical, it’s easy to understand why.
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