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St. Dunstan's Basilica

45 great george street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Type: Historic Sites
Description: This is a beautiful old cathedral located in the heart of the city. It's over 100 years old.
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Sturgeon County, Ab. Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Beautiful ! Built by craftsmen with imported and local materials. It is magnificent. Not to be missed.

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Charlottetown, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

If you like visiting churches this one is very well done and in a good and central location. Architecture is quite stunning.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

If you've seen 10 churches then this one is nothing to write home about. I guess it could be worse... Better things to do and see on the island

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

Okay, so Rome has a Basilica, so why shouldn't Charlottetown have one? A gorgeous visit, and not over the top with religious icon. Look for Father MacEachern's ATV in the far right corner.

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New Brunswick
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

It's worthwhile to take some time from a busy schedule as a visitor to visit St. Dunstan's Basilica. It's right in front of Province House in the centre of the downtown area so you can't miss it. Go inside, take a seat in a pew and just relax and reflect on where you are in your life. Add a little... More

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Ottawa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

Directly across from The Great George Hotel, the basilica is a must-see. We attended mass on the Sunday morning and got a good sense of the community. Beautiful and so ornate. Historical and cultural experience.

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Sebastian, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

Church was just as beautiful as ones in Europe. The architecture was gorgeous, definately a must see on your trip to Charlottetown.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

I've been to a few cathedrals in my time but this has to be one of the Nicest I've every seen! I went to Mass there one weekend and the service was lovely!

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Sarasota, FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

St. Dunstan's is a well-done church. It is more modern a church and therefore a less historical but more functional than European cathedrals.

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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

Worth a look inside! Beautiful, and a very peaceful place to sit a while, with liturgical music playing soft. Check out the little boat on the right side - it was used by the first Bishop of PEI to haul around his portable church... Open to the public til 5 pm most days

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