With so many young families are struggling to make ends meet in this economically depressed city; one wonders why they are spending so much money on this church when the city requires a drug rehab centre and police in the high schools to help these young people find their way.
St. Dunstan's Basilica, Charlottetown
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St. Dunstan's Basilica
45 great george street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Ranked #4 of 16 attractions in Charlottetown
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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Beautiful ! Built by craftsmen with imported and local materials. It is magnificent. Not to be missed.
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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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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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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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