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Holy Rosary Cathedral (Vancouver)

Canada / British Columbia / Vancouver / Richards Street, 646
 cathedral, church, Roman Catholic church
Headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver, this cathedral opened in 1900 and houses a "ring" of 8 bells.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Rosary_Cathedral_(Vancouver)
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Coordinates:   49°16'54"N   123°6'52"W

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  • Catholicus
    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-metre east tower. This was the first church in Canada to ring a peal of Grandshire Triples to honour Dominion Day (now called Canada Day) in 1911. It lasted two hours and 59 minutes!
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