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Cathedral Square, Financial District
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Cathedral Square

  • 4.3420 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

A downtown public square facing Holy Rosary Cathedral, with grassy areas, magnolias, ginkgo trees and a decorative fountain.

Quick answers

Cathedral Square in short

When is Cathedral Square open?

Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Cathedral Square?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Cathedral Square indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Is Cathedral Square good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Cathedral Square cost?

It's free to visit.

Do you need to book Cathedral Square?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Cathedral Square?

About 15 minutes.

Where is Cathedral Square?

566 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1X4.

Is Cathedral Square wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.

Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 1:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.

In its favour

  • Sun's out
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 8° out there

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sundayToday
Open 24 hours

Usually a little busy at this hour

Hours checked 1 Nov

Where and how

  1. 1 Cathedral Square
  2. 2 Wow Full Noodle House 五湖面馆 · 1 min
  3. 3 Brazilliant café & catering inc. · 1 min
  4. 4 Mount Everest Kitchen & Grill · 2 min
  5. 5 AMRUT Kitchen and Bar · 2 min
566 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1X4(opens the map)DirectionsTo Financial DistrictCall+1604-873-7000

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 15 min
  • Step-free entrance
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.3from 420 reviews

Known for

  • Cathedral backdrop
  • Magnolia trees
  • Ginkgo trees
  • Decorative fountain
  • Picnics
  • Photography
  • Morning walks
  • Picnic areas

The feel

  • Lively
  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Pet owners

What people say

People like:
Peaceful atmosphere; one visitor highlights the beehive.
Pretty. Love that they have a bee hive there
Google reviewer

Around Financial District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time