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Churches in Victoria BC

The churches in Victoria BC offer a place of worship for many of the world’s denominations. They also offer a tourist destination for those who seek to experience their rich history and architectural beauty. Visits to some of our spectacular downtown churches are often included in our popular guided walking tours in Victoria.

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Of course, we have churches located throughout the city, but the bulk of the ones with historical significance are located downtown. Therefore, our listing of churches in Victoria BC is proportionately weighted to those in the city’s core.

To learn more about this rich history of churches in the region, we suggest the Pioneer Churches of Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea book.

Our church listing is in alphabetical order.

The Anglican Church of St John the Divine

1611 Quadra Street, Victoria
250-383-7169
Find quiet meditation, social activism, glorious music, fascinating learning and a warm home
Sunday Services: 8:00 am Holy Communion; 10:00 am Parish Eucharist; 7:30 pm Evensong
Midweek Services: 7:45 am Wednesdays - Holy Communion followed by breakfast; 2:10 pm Thursdays - Meditative Eucharist
stjohnthedivine.bc.ca

Centennial United Church

612 David Street, Victoria (at Gorge Road East)
250-384-6424
Centennial underwent it's third name change in 1925 when the Methodists, Presbyterians and Congregationalists joined to form The United Church of Canada
Church dates to December 20, 1885
Sunday Services at 10:55 am
cucvictoria.com

Central Baptist Church

833 Pandora Avenue, Victoria
250-385-7786
At Central, it is their hope that you find a place where you are challenged and supported to grow spiritually so that you can influence your community and the world
Established in 1927
Sunday Services: 10:30 am
centralbaptistchurch.ca

Christ Church Cathedral

930 Burdett Avenue, Victoria
250-383-2714
One of the most popular churches in Victoria BC that is open daily for prayer, worship, and touring
Services: seventeen services each week, including four on Sundays at 8:00 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please check out their website for weekday service times
The Cathedral is also open from 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. every day for quiet meditation
christchurchcathedral.bc.ca

Church of Our Lord

626 Blanshard Street, Victoria
250-383-8915
The Church, built in 1866-1870 is an historic Carpenter Gothic church that is designated as a National Historic Site of Canada
Sunday services: The style of worship depends on which of the three congregations you visit. Visit their website for a short description of each service: Quiet, Family, Classic
best church domain name: coolchurch.ca (will re-direct to ourlord.ca) and one of the coolest churches in Victoria BC

Congregation Emanu-el

1461 Blanshard Street, Victoria
250-382-0615
Canada’s oldest synagogue in continuous operation; the oldest house of worship in British Columbia
The cornerstone-laying ceremony took place June 2, 1863
Shabbat services are held every Saturday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending about noon. Morning minyan is held every Thursday beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending by 8:15 a.m.
a modern, conservative, egalitarian and inclusive synagogue
congregationemanuel.ca

First Metropolitan United Church

932 Balmoral Avenue, Victoria
250-388-5188
a diverse, inclusive and vibrant Christian community
everyone welcome
Metropolitan United Church and First United Church amalgamated in 1997 to become First Metropolitan United Church
Services held in First United Church building, constructed in 1913 (one of the oldest churches in Victoria BC)
two Sunday services each week
9:00 am - a weekly Communion service in the Chapel
11:00 am - service in the Sanctuary
firstmetvictoria.com

Glad Tidings Church

1800 Quadra Street, Victoria
250-384-7633
Established in 1923
prides itself on being a "church that looks to meet the needs of the community and provide a central gathering place for the people of Victoria"
Sunday Services at 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 6:00 pm
gt.church

Grace Lutheran Church ELCIC

1273 Fort Street, Victoria
250-383-5256
Founded in 1909
"Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey of faith you are welcome in this place"
Sunday Service at 10:00 am
gracelutheranvictoria.ca

High Point Community Church of The Salvation Army

949 Fullerton Avenue, Victoria
250-383-6290
everyone welcome
Community Worship Sunday Service at 11:00 am
pointful.ca

James Bay United Church

511 Michigan Street, Victoria, BC
250-384-5821
"come as you are" Sunday Service at 10:15 am
one of the most vibrantly coloured churches in Victoria BC
jamesbayunited.com

The Salvation Army Victoria Citadel

4030 Douglas Street, Victoria
250-727-3770
an international Christian church whose message is based on the Bible
motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity
Sunday Services at 10:30 am
vcitadel.ca

Sikh Temple - Khalsa Diwan Society of Victoria

1210 Topaz Avenue, Victoria
250-383-5443
Gurdwara (The Khalsa Diwan Society) was first established in 1912 by the pioneers in the community
Sikhs have been part of the community since the first immigrants from India came to Victoria in 1904
visit their website for full list of services and hours of operation
sikhtemplekdsvictoria.ca

St. Andrew's Cathedral

740 View Street, Victoria
250-388-5571
Established in 1892
crypt located in the basement of the Cathedral with the entombed body of the first Bishop of Victoria among others
Mass times: Tuesday - Friday: 8:00 am; Monday - Friday: 12:10 pm (Civic Holidays: 9:30 am only); Saturday: 9:30 am, 5:00 pm; (Sunday Vigil) Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 5:00
standrewscathedral.com

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

680 Courtney Street, Victoria
250-384-5734
Established January 1890
East Wall windows were dedicated to the memory of Robert Dunsmuir
World War II memorial windows and the balcony windows were installed in 1946
standrewsvictoria.ca

Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker

1112 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria
250-384-2292
open doors and hearts to the Catholic community in Greater Victoria
a parish of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of New Westminster
Sunday Service: 10:00 am - Liturgy (bilingual)
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00 am – Divine Liturgy
stnicholasparish

Victoria Chinese Presbyterian Church

816 North Park Street, Victoria
250-384-4911
Established in 1892 as the first outreach mission service to the Chinese in Canada by the Presbyterian Church in Canada
everyone welcome
Services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin - visit their website for details
pccweb.ca/victoriachinese

I hope you enjoy the history, architecture and worship provided by these churches in Victoria BC. To learn more, be sure to book yourself on one of the many local walking tours.