CAN: Christ Church Cathedral
690 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mon-Fri: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Mon-Fri: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral that's designated as a heritage building by the City of Vancouver. The first service was held on 23 December 1888 without a physical building at 720 Granville Street as the erection of the cathedral only commenced in 1889.
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The cathedral is situated directly across from Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. It's within a short walking distance from Vancouver City Centre and Burrard metro stations.
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| That's the most ornate Celtic cross I've encountered thus far. |
Built in the Gothic style, the cathedral has its ceiling made of cedar woods and its floor constructed out of Douglas fir woods.
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| Behind the beautiful interior is a story of multiple alterations of the building. |
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| The latest organ, having 2,500 pipes, was installed in 2004. |
What's a cathedral without stained glass windows?
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| "And a harvest of righteousness is sown for those who make peace." (James 3:18) |
I was fascinated by the colourful wall decorations in one of the alcoves.
The cathedral, which was once used as a landmark for ships entering the city's harbour, also serves as a memorial
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| James Cook achieved the first recorded European contact with Australia and the Hawaiian Islands. |
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| For those who perished in World War I, World War II and Korean War~ |
There are four services every Sunday starting at 8.00am, 10.30am, 5.30pm and 8.00pm.
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