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 Stately, yet socially aware |
10 Trinity Square Toronto, ON M5G 1B1 Canada +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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Provides scenic escape |
375 Mount Pleasant Rd (At Merton) Toronto, ON M4T 2V8 Canada +1 416 485 9129 http://www.mountpleasantgroupo... |
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 Canada 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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Stately church in a beautiful park |
65 Church Street (At Adelaide) Toronto, ON M5C 2E9 Canada +1 416 364 7865 http://www.stjamescathedral.on... |
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 Canada +1 416 364 0234 http://www.stmichaelscathedral... |
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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