Old City in Guelph in Wellington County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
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L’Église Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025
1. Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception/L’Église Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Marker
Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is an exceptional example of the High Victorian Gothic Revival style, an architectural movement that was international in scope. The design of this church was inspired by Cologne Cathedral. Characteristic of the style are the twin towers, large rose window, pointed windows and an interior plan featuring chapels that radiate from the apse. Constructed in several stages beginning in 1876 the church was designed by Irish-born Joseph Connolly, the principal architect of Catholic churches in late 19th century Ontario.
Cette église est un exemple exceptionnel du style néogothique de l'apogée victorien qu'on retrouve à travers le monde. Son architecture fut inspirée par la cathédrale de Cologne, caractérisée par les tours jumelées, l'imposante rosace, les fenêtres en ogive ainsi que par un plan intérieur aux chapelles qui rayonnent depuis l'abside. Construit en plusieurs étapes à partir de 1876, l'édifice est l'œuvre de l'architecte d'origine irlandaise, Joseph Connolly, reconnu comme le principal concepteur d'églises catholiques en Ontario à la fin du XIXe siècle.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 43° 32.598′ N, 80° 15.059′ W. Marker is in Guelph, Ontario, in Wellington County. It is in Old City. It can be reached from Gordon Street. The marker is on the grounds near the west front of the Basilica, accessible by foot from its parking lot, entered from Dublin Street South. It is also accessible by climbing the steps from Norfolk Street, directly in front of the Basilica. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guelph ON N1H 4H8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Huron-Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Area and in Southwestern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025
2. Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception/L’Église Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Marke
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Joseph Connolly 1840 - 1904 (a few steps from this marker); The Home of the First Mayor of Guelph (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Provincial Winter Fair Building (about 180 meters away); Duncan-McPhee Building (about 240 meters away); Guelph's Original Town Hall (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Guelph City Hall / L'hôtel de ville de Guelph (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Guelph City Hall 1856 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John Galt's Town Plan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guelph.
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025
3. Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
From the parking lot entered from Dublin Street
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 1, 2025
4. Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
West elevation
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
