A list of historical churches in downtown Victoria including a short description of each with address and hours of worship.

ANGLICAN/EPISCOPAL

Christ Church Cathedral - Quadra at Courtney - 912 Vancouver Street, Victoria
(250) 383-2714 Founded in 1856. Mother Church of Anglican ministry on Canada's west coast. Open daily for prayer, worship, and touring. Services Sunday 8 A.M., 9:15 A.M., 11 AM, and 4 P.M.
The Very Reverend John van Nostrand Wright.

Church of Our Lord - Reformed Episcopal, 626 Blanshard Street, Victoria
(250) 383-8915 Service Times: Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion
Sunday 8:30 am: Traditional Common Book of Prayer Service, 9:30 am: Contemporary Cafe-Style Service in the Ministry Centre, 11:00 am: Blended Service
Dr. Rod Ellis, Rector.

Church of Saint John the Divine - 1611 Quadra Street, Victoria
(250) 383-7169 Founded 1860. The 175 foot copper SPIRE locates this warm and welcoming faith community that is a people place known for its local and global outreach, organ and choral music, Christian education and children's, youth and adult programs.
Services Sunday 8 A.M., 9:15 A.M., 11 A.M.. Wednesday 7:15 A.M. Thursday 11:30 A.M.
The Rev. Canon Harold Munn, rector

St. Mark's Anglican Church - 138 Hoylake Road West, Qualicum Beach
Home fellowship groups, Alpha program, Bible studies, Women's & Men's Groups, Youth Ministry, Praise group, and Choir.
Services Sundays 8:00 AM Eucharist 9:00 AM Family Eucharist & Sunday School 11:00 AM Choral Eucharist (Evensong 1st Sunday of the Month) (Except in the Summer) (Matins 4th Sunday of the Month) Wednesdays 9:30 AM Eucharist
The Rev Andrew C. Hewlett B.A. M.Div

BAPTIST

Central Baptist Church - 833 Pandora Avenue, Victoria
(250) 385-7786 Central Baptist serves Victoria with a Bible-centred, caring ministry to people of all ages. Service and programs reflect an emphasis on Christian education, youth, quality music, fellowship, outreach and missions. Affiliation: Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada. Services Sunday 10:30 A.M., 6:00 P.M.
Senior Pastor David Marttunen

First Baptist Church - 877 North Park Street, Victoria
(250) 383-6011 First Baptist Church, Quadra and North Park, is a member of the Baptist Federation of Canada, and the oldest Baptist Church west of Winnipeg. Since 1876, it has emphasized relevant preaching and quality music. An adult study class meets at 9:45 A.M.and children meet at Sunday School during the 11 A.M. worship. Parking is provided.
Rev.Axel Schoeber, Senior Pastor

New Hope Baptist Church
c/o Garth Homer Centre
813 Darwin Avenue
Victoria BC Canada
V8X 2X7

Office Hours: 9am - 2pm Tuesday to Friday, but the answering machine is regularly checked and functions 24 hours all week.

Phone: (250) 475-2246 FAX: (250) 475-2249

Sunday Service 10:00am
Pastors: Peter McRaild, Gordon Patterson

LUTHERAN

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 2815 Cedar Hill Road at Hillside, Victoria
(250) 598-1241 10:00 A.M.Combined Worship Service
The Little Church with the Big Heart

ORTHODOX

All Saints of Alaska Orthodox Church - 5363 Pat Bay Hwy, Victoria.

Originally established in 1983, All Saints of Alaska Mission lay dormant until August 2002 when it was re-established as an OCA English-language mission to Victoria.

Evening Vespers are served at 6:00 P.M. on Saturday followed by an adult bible study at 7:00 P.M. Divine Liturgy is served at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday.
Fr John Hainsworth, Pastor, (250) 384-7727

PENTECOSTAL

Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church - 1800 Quadra Street, Victoria
(250) 384-7633 Shining out in the heart of the city. Services Sunday 10:30 A.M., 6:30 P.M.
Rev Ron Michalski, Pastor.

PRESBYTERIAN

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Douglas at Broughton - 680 Courtney Street, Victoria
(250) 384-5734 This historic church has served the people of Victoria and visitors from around the world for 100 years. Its beautiful memorial stained glass windowa, erected to the glory of God, bear witness to the devotion of generations of worshippers. It is equipped for wheelchairs and the hearing impaired. Services Sunday 11 A.M.
Rev. Ian Victor, Minister.

Chinese Presbyterian Church - 816 North Park Street, Victoria
(250) 384-4911 Services Sunday 11 A.M. in Chinese and English. All are welcome.

QUAKERS

Religious Society of Friends - 1831 Fern Street, Victoria
(250) 595-3697 Sunday meeting for worship 10:30 A.M. Visitors welcome.

ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Andrew's Cathedral - 740 View Street, Victoria
(250) 388-5571 St Andrew's Cathedral is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Victoria area. As the symbolic centre of the See of Victoria, the Cathedral relates the origins of the Roman Catholic faith on Vancouver Island through its architecture. The most recent historic development includes the installation of the Coast Salish artwork carvings of the altar panels and the ambo. Services - Anticipated Sunday Liturgy - Saturday 5 P.M. Masses - Sunday 8 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11 A.M., and 5 P.M.
Mondays 12:10 P.M .Tues to Friday 8 A.M. and 12:10 P.M. Saturday 9:30 A.M.
Fr. John Laszczyk, Rector and assistant priest Fr. Benoit Laplante..

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army Victoria Citadel - 4030 Douglas Street (McKenzie at the Pay Bay Highway), Victoria (250) 727-3770 Always a warm welcome at the Army. Services Sunday 1030 A.M., Sunday School presented during the church service.

SYNAGOGUES

Congregation Temple Emanuel - 1461 Blanshard Street, Victoria
(250) 382-0615 - Fax: (250) 380-3553

UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC

St. Nicholas The Wonderworker - Cook at Caledonia - 1112 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria
(250) 384-2292 A new structure, due to be completed in 1995 is based on the Ukrainian Hutzel style which calls to mind the thousand year history of the church and is particularly suited to the traditional divine service. Services Sunday 9 A.M. (English) 10:30 A.M. (Ukrainian). Confessions and Holy Hour Friday 6:30 P.M.
Very Rev. Kenneth E. Olsen, Protopresbyter.

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

First Metropolitan United Church - Quadra at Balmoral - 932 Balmoral Avenue, Victoria
(250) 388-5188 Trusting in the presence of God's spirit in the heart of the city, First United Church offers a warm welcome to visitors and Victorians of all ages. Come and find opportunities for worship, learning and service. Services Sunday 9:15 A.M. Worship and Sunday School 11 A.M.
Allan Saunders, David Newell, John Hogman Ministers.

St. Aidan's - Richmond at Cedar Hill X Road, Victoria
(250)477-2089 9:15 and 11:00 A.M. Worship Service

James Bay United Church - 511 Michigan Street, Victoria
(250) 384-5821 A friendly church at the corner of Menzies and Michigan. Morning service begins at 10:45 with a hymn sing.

Gordon Head United Church - 4201 Tyndall Avenue,Victoria
(250)477-4142 10:00 A.M. Worship Service & Sunday Schol Classes. Visitors warmly welcomed.
Rev. Brian Shields, Minister