Landmark twin towers
(At Place d'Armes)
Montreal, QC H2Y 1T1
+1 514 842 2925
http://www.basiliquenddm.org/
info@basiliquenddm.org
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Landmark twin towers |
110 Notre-Dame Street West (At Place d'Armes) Montreal, QC H2Y 1T1 +1 514 842 2925 http://www.basiliquenddm.org/ info@basiliquenddm.org |
Notre-Dame's twin towers have served as an Old Montreal landmark since the neo-Gothic basilica was finished in 1829. Today they continue to be the focal point, where tourists disgorge from buses and calèche drivers line up for passengers. The interior glows with gilded statuary and gold-leafed fleurs de lys, and is home to one of the largest pipe organs in the world. The Montreal Symphony Orchestra performs its Christmas production of Messiah here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Montreal's Anglican cathedral |
1444 Union Avenue (At St Catherine & University) Montreal, QC H3A 2B8 +1 514 843 6577 http://www.montreal.anglican.o... |
Completed in 1859, this beautifully restored neo-Gothic edifice is the home of the Anglican church in Montreal. 'Secular' attractions inside include a painting of the Last Supper rescued from the cathedral's original location and a magnificent organ, which attracts musicians from far and wide. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothic stained glass |
690 Burrard St (At Georgia Street) Vancouver, BC V6C 2L1 +1 604 682 3848 http://www.cathedral.vancouver... |
Walk into this 110-year-old church and feel as though you've stepped back in time to a serene place. The historic cathedral, located across the street from the equally impressive Hotel Vancouver , features 29 striking gothic stained glass windows, each reflecting a story from the New Testament. The public art displayed in the lobby is also mesmerizing. The downtown landmark plays host to many choir recitals and concerts that are worthwhile for the acoustics alone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stately, yet socially aware |
10 Trinity Square Toronto, ON M5G 1B1 +1 416 598 4521 http://www.holytrinitytoronto.... |
Built in 1847, this church can lay claim to being Toronto's oldest, a peaceful oasis in the midst of downtown hustle and bustle. Well-known singing group The Cowboy Junkies recorded their CD "Trinity Sessions" within this magnificent, acoustically perfect Victorian styled chapel. Free concerts are presented on Mondays throughout the summer. Aside from its emphasis on the arts, the church itself has many fine examples of stained glass and carvings as well as paintings. Tours of the church are available by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Haven of serenity |
578 Carrall Street Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2 +1 604 662 3207 http://www.vancouverchinesegar... sunyatsen@telus.net |
This is the only full-sized classical Chinese garden outside of China. It employs the ancient techniques of the Ming Dynasty, condensing the serenity of the mountain, streams, valleys and hills into an urban sanctuary. Every niche and arch of the garden is meticulously laid out. Each plant, rock and piece of architecture is selected for its symbolic meaning and mood. The Chinese lettering at the entrance reads 'Garden of Ease'. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sandstone elegance |
1009 15th Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 0S5 +1 403 244 5861 http://www.grace.calgary.ab.ca/ lindar@grace.calgary.ab.ca |
This church is constructed of locally-quarried sandstone, a material which ages to a gentle and almost soft beige color. Only four churches in Calgary were built of sandstone, and this is the oldest, dating from 1905. The church is reputed to have the finest pipe organ in Calgary, and can seat up to 1200 persons. The stained-glass windows are particularly magnificent as they reflect off of the stone walls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothic revival church |
646 Richards Street Vancouver, BC V6B 3A3 +1 604 682 6774 http://hrc.rcav.org/ hrc@shaw.ca |
With its asymmetrical towers, downtown's Holy Rosary Cathedral is a perfect example of Gothic Revival architecture. The pointed window and doorway arches, vaulted ceiling, exterior sandstone carving and tracery stained glass windows all reflect the Gothic character. Also notable is the full ring of the bells. All eight hang in the 66-metre east tower. This was the first church in Canada to ring a peal of Grandshire Triples to honour Dominion Day (now called Canada Day) in 1911. It lasted two hours and 59 minutes! Admission is free, though donations are accepted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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St Peter's replica |
1085 de la Cathedrale Street (René-Lévesque Blvd W and Mansfield St) Montreal, QC H3B 2V3 +1 514 866 1661 |
This church, designed by Quebec architect Victor Bourgeau and built between 1870 and 1894, is an exact one-third replica of St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Set among the bleak skyscrapers of downtown, it makes a particularly striking sight. The 13 floodlit statues along its top are of Montreal's own patron saints. In the Mortuary Chapel can be found the final resting places for the city's bishops and archbishops, alongside a recumbent statue of Monseigneur Ignace Bourget, the church's founder. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Provides scenic escape |
375 Mount Pleasant Rd (At Merton) Toronto, ON M4T 2V8 +1 416 485 9129 http://www.mountpleasantgroupo... info@mountpleasantgroupofcemeteries.ca |
Bound by Yonge Street, Bayview Avenue, Moore Avenue and Merton Street, this cemetery holds the graves of insulin inventors Frederick Banting and Charles Best, pianist Glenn Gould, and William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's longest-serving Prime Minister. Created in 1876, the cemetery was established to help deal with the overflow of the Necropolis, Toronto's first non-sectarian cemetery. It is beautifully landscaped and houses an arboretum with native and non-native species as well as some fine architecture. Its paths are used by many joggers and cyclists as well as those looking for peace and quiet in verdant surroundings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Calm expanse of green |
47 Sumach St (at Amelia Street) Toronto, ON M1A 2P9 http://www.mountpleasantgroupo... |
Located in the centre of Toronto's first non-sectarian cemetery, this chapel stands out magically. The cemetery, whose name translates into City of the Dead, dates back to the early 1850s and is the resting place of William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor, and George Brown, one of the fathers of Confederation. The mortuary chapel itself was built in 1872 and has been preserved magnificently. The building, with its patterned slate roof, ironwork and tracery, is a fine example of High Victorian Gothic architecture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ottawa's oldest church |
385 Sussex Dr (At Guigues) Ottawa, ON K1N 5H5 +1 613 241 7496 http://notredame.ottawa.on.ca info@notredame.ottawa.on.ca |
Built between 1839 and 1885, this neo-Gothic cathedral situated on Sussex Drive on the edge of the Byward Market is the oldest surviving church in Ottawa. Its twin spires and gilded Madonna are easily identifiable from nearby Parliament Hill and the surrounding area. The interior of the church is brightly painted and decorated with carved features, exquisite stained glass windows and hundreds of statues of various religious figures. The church is open daily for self-guided tours and prayer. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The sailor's church |
400 St-Paul St E (Near St-Denis) Montreal, QC H2Y 1H4 +1 514 282 8670 |
Thanks to the "Our Lady of the Harbour" statue atop its dome, made famous by poet-songwriter Leonard Cohen, this chapel is known as "The Sailor's Church." Inside are original Édouard Meloche (1886) frescoes on wooden slats, and you can look out over the Old Port from an observation tower. The chapel underwent extensive renovations as well as archaeological excavation. The new interpretation centre includes artifacts pre-dating the arrival of the New France colonists in 1642. Admission to the chapel is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Important spiritual centre |
3800 Queen Mary Road (Near Côte-des-Neiges) Montreal, QC H3V 1H6 +1 514 733 8211 http://www.saint-joseph.org/ joseph@osj.qc.ca |
This is recognized as one of the great spiritual centres of the world and attracts more than two million visitors a year. Many are simply curious, but some pilgrims climb the steps of the Oratory on their knees, hoping that God will answer their prayers. The Oratory's magnificent copper dome, which can be seen for miles around, is second in size only to St Peter's. Inside, it contains a basilica, the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrement, Brother André's tomb and two museums in his honour. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent Victorian gem |
1101 Stanley Street (Near de la Gauchetière) Montreal, QC H3B 2S6 +1 514 866 7113 http://www.st-georges.org/ |
Now standing in the ultramodern shadow of the IBM building, this striking neo-Gothic church was completed in 1843. Though the bells are no longer in use, the impressive and unusual clock still tells impeccable time in the bell tower. The interior contains many interesting and beautiful innovations: an open concept space without support columns, intricate woodwork and an architecturally revolutionary roof structure. This church is a wonderful example of downtown Montreal's combination of old and new architecture. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stately church in a beautiful park |
65 Church Street (At Adelaide) Toronto, ON M5C 2E9 +1 416 364 7865 http://www.stjamescathedral.on... office@stjamescathedral.on.ca |
St James Park, with its 19th century garden and splendid fountain, is the setting for this cathedral, Toronto's first Anglican Church. The church you see today, which opened in 1853, is actually the third on the site - the first two were destroyed by fires in 1839 and 1849 respectively. Designed by architect Fredrich Cumberland, the present church includes the tallest steeple in Canada and an elaborate interior with a solid marble choir stall and stained glass windows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spiritual signpost |
65 Bond Street (corner of Shuter Street & Bond Street) Toronto, ON M5B 1Z2 +1 416 364 0234 http://www.stmichaelscathedral... cathedral@st-mc.com |
With its traditional Neo-Gothic style, exquisite stained glass windows and impressive steeples and spires, this Catholic cathedral resonates as one of Toronto's architectural and spiritual landmarks. The church is also well-known for its choirs, junior and senior, which perform at various services on Sunday morning. Extremely active in the community, the church has a strong Catholic Women's League and opens its doors for weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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