St. Andrew's Wesley United Church, Vancouver

Saint Andrew's Wesley United Church is located in Vancouver's West End. The church itself is built in a Gothic revival style, and features a tall Gothic tower, stained glass windows, a vaulted nave, a cross-like shape, and plenty of natural light. These features make Saint Andrews pretty unique among churches in Vancouver- not many of them have a real cathedral appearance.

Saint Andrew's Wesley United Church is the product of two separate congregations, that of Saint Andrews, and that of Wesley. The congregation is part of the United Church of Canada, a union formed from Canada's Methodist, Presbyterian, Local Union, and Congregational churches. The denomination was formed in 1925, and construction on Saint Andrew's Wesley United Church was completed in 1933. It has been designated as one of Canada's heritage sites, which has allowed this beautiful church to escape modern urban development on its lot, and avoid having its graceful Gothic revival style ruined by careless renovations.

Aside from its appearance, the church is also unique for having Jazz Vespers. Jazz Vespers occurs every Sunday from 4 to 5 PM, and gives visitors a chance to listen to some of Vancouver's finest jazz musicians in its stunning, Gothic atmosphere.