Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
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This downtown gothic-style cathedral is known for its beautiful set of bells.
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Neighborhood: Central
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- Granville • 3 min walk
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Patricia Paz
Fortaleza, CE74 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We went to the Sunday Mass at 18:30 which is Celebrated in Spanish. Very beautiful the celebration, the priest's homily, the songs. Indispensable for Catholics who visit or live in the city. There are other daily and Sunday hours in English and Spanish.
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Written July 31, 2024
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Chris D
New Westminster, Canada3,330 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Given the stressful times in which we live, a bit of peace and quiet comes at a premium, despite its importance to one's well-being. That's why, whenever in downtown Vancouver, I stop here and just sit for twenty minutes or so. Not only rest the knees and ankles, but the sub-conscious too. So, downtown and stressed out? Drop in here, I believe you'll be glad you did.
btw: terrific 19 th century architecture too!
btw: terrific 19 th century architecture too!
Written July 15, 2023
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Victoria_G08
West Vancouver, Canada62 contributions
The stained glass windows and architecture of the Holy Rosary Catheral is probably the best in Vancouver. It's too bad that some homeless (maybe some aren't even homeless but just begging for a living) can sometimes be agressive as you climb up the stairs to the entrance of the church. Be wary as a parishoner has been assaulted because they gave the guy begging $5 and the guy wanted more.
Written December 22, 2011
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Chris D
New Westminster, Canada3,330 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
This cathedral may not compete with Esztergom/Hungary, Paris and London, but certainly ne plus ultra for this part of the world. Stained glass, statuary, architecture - this has it all! Also impressed with the vast number of people praying and meditating. I suspect the confessional may have been open as well. I'm not sure if these issues would preclude photos of the inside, but I suspect it might be inappropriate while people are trying to use the church as a church. The one drawback to a VERY peaceful few minutes was the sound of building demolition next door.Hopefully, this will be gone by the time you visit.
Written February 3, 2018
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Terry P
Coquitlam, Canada350 contributions
Jan 2020
amazing to see such a sight in the downtown core, a amazing historical sight in the downtown core, a true Vancouver treasure
Written January 22, 2020
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IAN D
Wigan, UK26,147 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
Not the biggest cathedral I have ever seen but really lovely inside. Some outstanding stained glass windows. Nice ceiling and alter.
Written October 9, 2019
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Lovedream9503
26 contributions
Aug 2019
Beautiful Cathedral! We were amazed that Vancouver had such a beautiful Cathedral in downtown. You always see Mexicans in the church.
Written October 9, 2019
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Ian C
Glasgow, UK82 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
It may seem strange to review a religious service but seems appropriate for this Cathedral.
Stunningly good choir (only 4 voices in it) complemented a lovely mass held in a beautiful church.
Stunningly good choir (only 4 voices in it) complemented a lovely mass held in a beautiful church.
Written July 13, 2019
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Top Chefs Table
Delta, Canada119 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Churches of stature are far and few between. As a young city Vancouver has not had time to have developed many ornate and traditional church structures. This is one to visit. No matter your religion or no religion these buildings hold a certain hallowed feeling of calm and security. Worth a stop. Reflect. There are so few places these days to do that. This is no 800 year old piece but the feeling is there.
Written May 7, 2019
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missjackyo
Los Angeles, CA16 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
very pretty stained glass windows, tall steeples and historical. we had gone in while filming something and we were confused with extras.
Written January 23, 2019
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Are you the closest church to the Hampton Inn & Suites downtown. Do you have a Saturday evening Mass?
Written August 29, 2017
joanmdale
Allentown, New Jersey
Closest hotels so I can walk to attend early Mass before leaving on cruise?
Written May 1, 2016
Closest hotel and one with excellent amenities, service, & accommodations is L'Hermitage. It is less than 2 blocks up Richards St. from the cathedral. The cathedral has four daily masses and confession several times a day as well, so it is easy to work in mass!
Written October 18, 2016
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