We were here for the Christmas mass at 5pm. We arrived around 3:40pm and parked the car close by…read more They do have parking spots but we might stay a bit long after the mass with our friends. This cathedral was so pretty that I took a lot of pictures. Lucky that we came early, and picked our seats from the front, otherwise, a lot of people were standing at the back the whole mass. They didn't open upstairs for the crowds, because they short staff. They didn't even have choir that night, because they only have student choir, and the 5pm mass on Christmas Day was added before Christmas. There were no one could be served, and the leader of the Choir he sang the songs whole night. And his voice was so nice. And the father also needed to sing by himself too. There are 4 daily masses weekdays, but the locations were too far for us to come. That's so sad. I would like to have masses in cathedrals if possible. We will definitely come again.

It is most underrated and not advertised place! Every Torontoion must visit and so must every…read moretourist. It is a hidden gem. Multilevel cathedral with marble structures give it European vibes.

A family-oriented place, they have so much love to pass around . great sermon and beautiful worship…read moreenvironment .

A place to go when you want to get out of the house. Some really nice, terrific people there. A…read moreplace for Christians "Under Construction". No judgement on you if you aren't perfect. We all love money so it is a place for people to get blessed with good jobs, houses and nice cars. Sermons are totally based on scripture. Nothing manufactured from desire or imagination. Kids' activities are awesome and this church really turns kids out into awesome adults. Don't feel intimidated by rich people there and posh cars in the parking lot. You can still feel like you belong. Everybody, rich or poor, is invited to the Kingdom and to become a Child of God. This church is a great place to make good and lasting friendships.

This is an Amazing, Welcoming, Christ-following Church! You will feel at home, welcomed and safe…read morehere. The Senior Pastor is Dave Larmour-a man of God who lives his life to serve his Creator. Consider becoming a part of our church family. The messages on the weekends will help you connect the dots. Consistency is a key. Meeting with other Christians can help you find courage for your new way of living. The Bible teaches that we should gather in clusters for the purposes of strengthening one another and inspiring each other to become all that God has in mind for us. Habits take time to form, but they are the core of healthy living. We hope you will decide early on in your new faith to belong to a Christian community that teaches from the Bible and honors Jesus Christ.

Small, but a tight group of Catholics…read more Only the Tridentine Latin Mass is prayed here. No new masses here. If I remember correctly, there was a very nice choir too. After Mass, all the parishioners kind of hang out in front of the church and catch up with one another.

If you want to experience the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass as it was before all the changes made by…read morethe Second Vatican Council, this is the place to be. Reverent and beautiful, this is what Roman Catholic churches used to be like. Low Mass at 8 am. High Mass at 10:30 am. Feel free to mingle with the parishioners after Mass in the basement and introduce yourself!

I came to this church as part of my church hopping endeavour in finding meaning in life and a…read morecommunity to do life with. It's been by far one of the most enriching, knowledge satisfying and kindred churches I have ever been to in my life. Would definitely recommend to friends and family who are curious to know more about the Christian faith. Location The church is located on a busy intersection of college and Jarvis. There is a Tim Hortons across the street and Allan Gardens right next door. Getting to the church is somewhat convenient if you are talk the street car (stops right in front of the building) or if you live nearby (what a wonderful stroll). It is also just a few minutes to walk to from college subway station (although in winter the few minutes seems much more longer). Since I live uptown, I have been driving down to this church through Yonge street. Not as convenient as if it were located off the highway, however, there is plenty of free street parking on Sunday mornings nearby off the streets. Did I say parking was free?? Service Service starts at 10:30am and goes until noon. There is free coffee and cookies afterwards and an open gathering session for further dialogue with the pastor after service. The service start time is pretty ideal for me, not too early and not too late. The sermons are also not too long, which is great for someone who is unable to focus for too long. What stands out for me with service here is: first the worship band and music - the musicians here are quite talented; and the focus on the bible teachings within the sermons - this church is quite theologically advanced in comparison to some other churches I have been to. There are a few different pastors who preach which gives a great variety on the sermon styles. The main pastor is Pastor Dan MacDonald, who was previously a lawyer, so you will see his logical and rational style reflected in his sermons. What I love most about the sermons here, is that they always end with practical messages of how we can apply what we have heard into our lives. I also love the fact that the pastors are open to having Q and A sessions with the congregants, which is not typical of many churches. Atmosphere The atmosphere of this church is semi-relaxed, open and communal. They focus quite a bit on building communities with a number of small groups you can sign up for after service and regular social events that connect people with each other. There seems to be quite a large population of Young professionals who go to this church and diversity of church members is somewhat mixed. There is a sense of a strong structure in terms of the backbone to this church as they have an elders, diaconate groups and discipleship and membership town hall meetings. I think the fact that is Presbyterian is probably what gives a somewhat formal feel to this church. Building This location was first opened in October 2017 after what looked to be significant renovations to the interiors of the building to the original Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian church. This building is absolutely beautiful and was originally built in the 1800s by the same architect who built the other three churches in that same block of land that surround the Allen Gardens. The interiors include simple-yet-elegant features of stained-glass windows and the main sanctuary has absolutely beautiful arched ceilings. This building is a real work of art.

I have been in the young adult ministry of grace church for 6 months, but recently I decided to…read moreleave. There is a toxic culture of reporting each other in the YA. Many YA members say bad words of others to the leader and make the leader revenge the persons who had feud with them. Some volunteer workers also abuse power to retaliate other YA members, such as kick them out of messenger group or exclude them from group events. Last time I had a conflict with a YA member and he said bad words about me to the leader. The leader sent a threatening email to me and scolded me and said if I dare to do it again, he will ban me from grace church. I was chocked of his partial judgement. He even did not know the truth and the whole process of conflict. He just made an arbitrary judgement based on the slander. I have reported his misconduct to the senior pastor and hope he will handle it properly. But anyway I will not go to this church expecially its YA anymore. They are even not real christians. Their minds are full of hatred and malice. I feel it's not like a church, it's more like a police station or jail.

Was here with some family members a few weeks ago. The Marian Shrine was just beautiful. Whether…read moreyou are religious or not, it is nice to just be present and enjoy the quiet and beautiful nature. The entrance could easily be missed if you are driving, so be careful. Feel free to light a candle or two (small fee), The Marian shrine of gratitude was built in 2005 in gratitude to the Mother of God for saving Father Basil Cembalista's eye. More than a decade ago, Father Basil's eye was injured by a sharp dry branch while clearing the gardens. He prayed to to the Mother of God to save his eye and he noticed that not only was the injured eye not damaged, but his vision improved and no longer needed glasses. The popularity of the monument grew and has attracted many people from the GTA. The shrine is open everyday for all who want to spend some time in prayer or meditation in this peaceful garden. Every Sunday from May - October a moleben to the Mother of God is celebrated at the monument.

Calvary Baptist Church has a small, close-knit congregation. Or maybe it just diminished for the…read moresummer... The people there are all very friendly and welcoming, and the pastor's pretty good. If you're looking for a church, I'd suggest you check it out.

My son's family have just moved to Toronto and we went with them for the pre-Christmas service and…read morefound the Calvary community to be very open, warm and inviting to new families. Great music, great ambiance, and a nice balanced service, meeting my spiritual and personal needs. Will definitely come again, whenever we are in Toronto. Warmest blessings. Calvin

Here is the church. Here is the steeple…read more Open the doors... and there're all the people! *\o/* The above hand game is about as intimate as this secular ginge gets with churches... usually. Last night, I helped out That Choir by working the door at one of their concerts held here, and wow. What a magnificent space with near flawless acoustics. It was a Remembrance Day concert so it was a secular event, and what a concert! What a venue! If you want to see some stunning architecture or see that there's a show happening here, this house of God comes highly recommended. By moi. PEPPER PROPS to JC for being the finest carpenter history has ever known.

I was recently married here and everything from the minister to the bridal suite was perfect. The…read morechurch is gothic and has beautiful stained glass and the organ is the largest in Canada. The music it produces is breathtaking. The wedding coordinator is extremely nice and our Minister was very easygoing and accommodating. Overall a great venue!