Guided Tour of Cathedral of Holy Trinity
30 min
With guide
Instant confirmation
About this activity
After entering the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, you'll be seated in the pews and given a brief introduction of the Cathedral. In 1989, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada recognized the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity as a place of national historic significance for its historical and architectural values. It is the first Anglican cathedral to be built outside the British Isles.
On your 30-minute guided tour, learn about the erection of the cathedral, such as the architectural style, engineers, architects, and changes to the original structure. Also discover the importance of music in concerts, the main organ, chamber organ, and acoustics.
You'll receive information on the St. Matthews Chapel and on the Royal pew reserved for the monarch or its representative. Afterwards, you'll be asked to stand up and enter the chancel. Information will be given on the stained glass windows, works of art and monuments. Your guide will then take you to the aisle, where you can see altar frontals coming from the coronation of George III and other monarchs.
Next up is the King's Gift Exhibit. This exhibit was awarded the 2015 Award of Excellence given by the Quebec Religious Heritage Council in the Enhancement category. While it was under construction, King George III commissioned the Royal Goldsmiths, Rundell and Bridge, to create an exceptional 10-piece silver Communion Service for the new Cathedral. The altar candlesticks, chalices and other elements are richly adorned, bearing the Arms of the King and of the Diocese of Quebec. This Communion Service is one of the finest examples of Georgian silver plate ever made. Truly a royal gift!
Learn about the Cathedral’s bells, which date from 1830 and are the oldest change-ringing bells in Canada. They were made by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London, England, the same foundry that cast Big Ben, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, and the great bell “Jean-Baptiste” of Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal. English change-ringing bells, which are rung in elaborate, changing sequences, are quite rare in Canada. In the whole country, there are only seven bell towers with change-ringing bells.
As the tour comes to an end, your guide will take final questions.
On your 30-minute guided tour, learn about the erection of the cathedral, such as the architectural style, engineers, architects, and changes to the original structure. Also discover the importance of music in concerts, the main organ, chamber organ, and acoustics.
You'll receive information on the St. Matthews Chapel and on the Royal pew reserved for the monarch or its representative. Afterwards, you'll be asked to stand up and enter the chancel. Information will be given on the stained glass windows, works of art and monuments. Your guide will then take you to the aisle, where you can see altar frontals coming from the coronation of George III and other monarchs.
Next up is the King's Gift Exhibit. This exhibit was awarded the 2015 Award of Excellence given by the Quebec Religious Heritage Council in the Enhancement category. While it was under construction, King George III commissioned the Royal Goldsmiths, Rundell and Bridge, to create an exceptional 10-piece silver Communion Service for the new Cathedral. The altar candlesticks, chalices and other elements are richly adorned, bearing the Arms of the King and of the Diocese of Quebec. This Communion Service is one of the finest examples of Georgian silver plate ever made. Truly a royal gift!
Learn about the Cathedral’s bells, which date from 1830 and are the oldest change-ringing bells in Canada. They were made by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry in London, England, the same foundry that cast Big Ben, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, and the great bell “Jean-Baptiste” of Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal. English change-ringing bells, which are rung in elaborate, changing sequences, are quite rare in Canada. In the whole country, there are only seven bell towers with change-ringing bells.
As the tour comes to an end, your guide will take final questions.
Included
- Local taxes
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Not included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
90%
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