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t. Ann's Academy
is located at 835 Humboldt Street, between Blanshard and Quadra
Streets in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We are located three
blocks from Victoria's inner harbour at the eastern end of Belleville
Street. Click the map on the right for details.
Hours
of Operation
Click here
for up-to-date hours of operation.
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Admission/Tours
There is a
suggested donation price of $2 for adults and $1 for students and
seniors. Children under 6 are free. Guided tours are $2 per person.
Visitors may
drop in freely during regular operating hours. Volunteers
are available to answer questions and provide information.
Guided tours
for groups of 10 or more are available on a pre-arranged basis.
Tours last about 1 hour. Arrangements can be made for group visits
outside of normal operating hours. Special programs are available
for school groups.
Services
in the Chapel
The chapel
was deconsecreated as part of the sale to the provincial government
in 1974. The chapel operates as an interfaith facility. There is
no congregation and therefore there are no regular services. The
chapel is available for viewing or quiet contemplation during regular
operating hours. Private services such as weddings, baptisms
and memorials can be held by renting
the chapel.
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Accessibility
The entrance
to chapel and heritage interiors is located at the end of the formal
driveway, entrance at the top of the grand double staircase.
An alternative
entrance (with an elevator) can be arranged for those who have difficulties
with stairs. Please call (250) 953-8828 in advance or have someone
who can manage the stairs notify the volunteer on duty that access
by elevator is required. The volunteer will unlock the door to the
elevator.
Parking
Two hour free
parking is available on the streets surrounding St. Ann's Academy's
6 acre parkland. These streets are Humboldt, Quadra, Academy Close
and Blanshard.
Pay parking
is available on the St. Ann's Academy property. The lot is accessed
by driving northbound on Blanshard Street. The limited number of
parking stalls cost 2 x $1 coins (affectionately referred to as
"loonies") for a three hour period. Multiple tickets can
be purchased for all day parking. Parking charges are in effect
seven days a week.
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