The Great Canadian churches thread - Page 41

kwoldtimer · #**801** Posted **Dec 28, 2022, 5:40 PM**

The wood covered buttresses are unusual. Nice looking church.

whatnext · #**802** Posted **Dec 28, 2022, 5:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

The wood covered buttresses are unusual. Nice looking church.

Yes those are unusual. Recreating the form of an English church but in materials very specific to Western North America. It's in a very affluent area of town so if any parish has the resources to maintain it, they would!

GeneralLeeTPHLS · #**803** Posted **Dec 28, 2022, 6:34 PM**

Beautiful church. The Arts and Cafts style is quite a rarity in Canada as far as I'm aware. I'm amazed by the craftsmanship required to build such a structure.

ssiguy · #**804** Posted **Dec 28, 2022, 6:53 PM**

Love that Kerrisdale Church.

J.OT13 · #**805** Posted **Dec 29, 2022, 8:49 PM**

How many cities still have their Cathedral visible as a skyline landmark? Obviously, many cities in Quebec, even Montreal.

Notre-Dame can be seen near the far right.

https://www.gettyimages.ca/detail/ph...?adppopup=true

In Ottawa, Notre-Dame Cathedral-Basilica and Christ Church Cathedral both continue to hold their prominence, thanks to their locations.

Notre-Dame Ottawa visible on the far left.

https://skyrisecities.com/news/2015/...ilt-form.17316

Christ Church 10+ years ago is now flanked by two high-rises.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ...hedral_(Ottawa)

Binour · #**806** Posted **Dec 30, 2022, 12:28 PM**

The cathedral of Montréal is Marie-Reine-du-Monde, on René-Lévesque. Notre-Dame is a basilica.

Acajack · #**807** Posted **Dec 30, 2022, 3:40 PM**

St John's has a very prominent church in the skyline, though not sure if it is a cathedral or a basilica.

Overall though that's quite rare in English-speaking Canada.

Tone · #**808** Posted **Dec 30, 2022, 4:17 PM**

La Cathédrale Saint-Germain de Rimouski

MonctonRad · #**809** Posted **Dec 30, 2022, 4:19 PM**

St. Dunstan's Basilica in Charlottetown
Assumption Cathedral in Moncton
Christ Church Cathedral in Fredericton

Of course, this has a lot to do with the relative paucity of high rises in the larger Maritime cities (Halifax excepted).

MolsonExport · #**810** Posted **Dec 30, 2022, 5:04 PM**

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St John's has a very prominent church in the skyline, though not sure if it is a cathedral or a basilica.

Overall though that's quite rare in English-speaking Canada.

Guelph does as well.

London has one too.

Cambridge:

kwoldtimer · #**811** Posted **Dec 30, 2022, 5:37 PM**

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Cambridge:

Both those spires belong to Presbyterian churches.

MolsonExport · #**812** Posted **Dec 30, 2022, 5:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Both those spires belong to Presbyterian churches.

yes, my point being their prominence on the city skyline

J.OT13 · #**813** Posted **Jan 3, 2023, 2:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Binour

The cathedral of Montréal is Marie-Reine-du-Monde, on René-Lévesque. Notre-Dame is a basilica.

Somehow did not know that. Ottawa's Notre-Dame is a Cathedral-Basilica.

DieselXL · #**814** Posted **Jan 3, 2023, 5:02 PM**

Assumption Church in Windsor

DieselXL · #**815** Posted **Jan 3, 2023, 5:03 PM**

Assumption Church interior

DieselXL · #**816** Posted **Jan 3, 2023, 5:06 PM**

All Saints Church , downtown Windsor next to City Hall

DieselXL · #**817** Posted **Jan 3, 2023, 5:11 PM**

Holy Names Church celebrates 106 years old this year

ElpanosSutra · #**818** Posted **Jan 6, 2023, 1:15 PM**

Wow, these Canadian churches are absolutely beautiful! I'm really fascinated by the diverse architectural styles and the way each one seems to reflect the unique character of its community.It's no surprise that Canada is home to such a wide range of beautiful churches, considering the country's diverse population and cosmopolitan cities. From the grand cathedrals of Montreal to the charming rural churches of the countryside, there's something for everyone in Canada.These Canadian churches are truly awe-inspiring and a testament to the faith and devotion of the communities they serve.