Carillon Recital

Join provincial carillonneur Rosemary Laing for a live recital of carillon music in honour of Remembrance Day. Note the timing is not precise as the concert will begin when the ceremonies at the Legislature Building come to an end. 

 The Netherlands Centennial Carillon can be heard throughout the inner harbour, but the best place to enjoy the recital is from a bench in the Native Plant Garden or another area of the precinct around the Royal BC Museum.

About the Netherlands Centennial Carillon

The Netherlands Centennial Carillon was a gift from British Columbia’s Dutch community to honour Canada’s 100th birthday in 1967. It is housed at the top of the tower, which stands 27 metres (90 feet) tall.

This carillon, the largest in Canada, has 62 bells. To play, Rosemary has to climb the 75 steps of the spiral staircase and then a 10-step ladder to sit at the clavier. When Rosemary isn’t playing the bells from the top of the tower, an automated player strikes the hour and plays a short tune.