Description:
- 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-meter east tower. This was the first church in Canada to ring a peal of Grandshire Triples to honor Dominion Day (now called Canada Day) in 1911. It lasted two hours and 59 minutes! Admission is free, though donations are accepted.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 604 682 6774
- fax: +1 604 331 8406
- send email
Address:
- 646 Richards Street
- Vancouver, BC V6B 3A3
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DowntownHours:
- Office: 9a-3p M-F, service timings vary
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- No Sweat
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