The Netherlands Centennial Carillon is a 62-bell carillon located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Its tower is located at the intersection of Government Street and Belleville Street, in front of the Royal British Columbia Museum and across the street from the Parliament Building.

It was given by the Dutch community of British Columbia in thanks for Canada's role in the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II. Queen Juliana of the Netherlands unveiled its cornerstone in 1967, Canada's centennial year. The carillon officially opened in May 1968.

Netherlands Centennial Carillon

Its first 49 bells were cast at the Royal Bell Foundry by Petit & Fritsen at Aarle-Rixtel, in the Netherlands. Another thirteen were added in 1971.

Netherlands Centennial Carillon

See also

List of carillons

References

Bell towers in Canada

Buildings and structures in Victoria, British Columbia

Carillons

Monuments and memorials in British Columbia

Towers completed in 1968

Towers in British Columbia

1968 establishments in British Columbia

Netherlands Centennial Carillon