Christ Church Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Victoria, Canada
Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican place of worship in Victoria, Canada, featuring Gothic architecture with pointed arches and ribbed vaults throughout its stone interior. The building houses a 4,000-pipe Hellmuth Wolff organ that fills the space with sound.
The original building from 1856 was destroyed by fire in 1869, followed by the construction of a temporary wooden church. The current stone cathedral's construction began in 1891 as a permanent replacement.
The cathedral sits on traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, connecting the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation communities. These peoples have deep roots in this territory that extend back through generations.
The building welcomes visitors daily with its doors open during regular hours and hosts services throughout the week. It's worth checking ahead to find times that work best for your visit.
During construction, Winston Churchill participated by laying a stone for the north tower, adding a notable moment to the building's story. A bird's nest temporarily stopped work, showing how nature and building shared the space.
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