Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
Victoria's Catholic cathedral, whose sanctuary includes an altar carved by Tsartlip artist Charles Elliott and invites a careful encounter between Catholic worship and Coast Salish sacred art.
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The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Visit St. Andrew's for diocesan worship and for Charles Elliott's yellow-cedar altar, whose rotating carved panels place Catholic feasts in dialogue with Coast Salish artistic language. Present the work through the named artist and diocesan interpretation, not as generic 'Indigenous decoration.'
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Charles Elliott altar
Study the carved yellow-cedar altar and its changeable liturgical panels.
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Cathedral liturgy
Experience the seat of the Diocese of Victoria as a living church.
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Named Indigenous authorship
Learn the altar through Tsartlip artist Charles Elliott's work and community context.