Downtown Commercial in Calgary in Calgary Metropolitan Region, Alberta — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)

This Cairn is Erected to Commemorate the Following

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

1. This Cairn is Erected to Commemorate the Following Marker

Inscription. 1578
The first Anglican Communion service held near
Frobisher Bay by the Reverend Robert Woolfal

1878
The arrival of the Reverend
George McKay at Fort Macleod as the first
Anglican missionary in southern Alberta

1883
The first Anglican service held in
Fort Calgary by the Reverend J.W. Tims

1911-1916
Bishop Pinkham School for Boys was located in
Hillhurst and later became the site of the
Grace Hospital

1908-1977
Paget Hall was in use on the site of Paget Park
as the Cathedral Church Hall

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 51° 2.795′ N, 114° 3.578′ W. Marker is in Calgary, Alberta, in Calgary Metropolitan Region. It is in Downtown Commercial. Marker is on 7 Avenue Southeast just east of 1 Street Southeast (Macleod Trail), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located near the southeast corner of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 604 1 Street Southeast, Calgary AB T2G 5H8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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. Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (within shouting distance of this marker); Raoul Wallenberg Corner (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Calgary City Hall (about 150 meters away); Calgary World War Memorial (about 150 meters away); Calgary City Hall / Hôtel de ville de Calgary (about 150 meters away); North-West Travellers Building (about 150 meters away); Doll Block (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Calgary.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Cathedral Church of the Redeemer

Also see . . . Cathedral Church of the Redeemer.

The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer is located in the downtown core of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Calgary. A cornerstone at the church marks historical events for the communion in Calgary.

(Submitted on April 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

2. This Cairn is Erected to Commemorate the Following Marker

(inscription on base)
The love of Christ
constraineth us
This stone was laid by
The Right Rev. W. Cyprian Pinkham D.D., D.C.L.
First Bishop of Calgary
on May 31st A.D. 1911.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

3. This Cairn is Erected to Commemorate the Following Marker

(looking northwest • cairn is located near the southeast corner of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer)

Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (<i>southeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 29, 2022

4. Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (southeast elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.