Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

Montreal, Quebec

DenominationCatholic
Phone+1 514-842-2925
Founded1682
ArchitectFrançois Bailly
StyleGothic Revival

Last updated May 2026

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Map showing location of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

Plan Your Visit

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is Canada's most visited religious site, renowned for its breathtaking blue-and-gold interior adorned with hand-carved wood, thousands of 24-karat gold stars, and vibrant stained glass depicting the religious history of Montreal.

Visitor Hours

Mon–Fri8:00am-4:30pm
Sat8:00am-4:00pm
Sun12:30pm-4:00pm

Admission

C$15adults

Free during masses. AURA light show requires separate ticket (C$29).

What to See

  • Blue starry vaulted ceiling
  • Casavant Freres pipe organ
  • Hand-carved wooden interior
  • Stained glass windows
  • Chapel of the Sacred Heart
  • AURA multimedia light show
  • Gothic Revival completed 1829
  • Seating for 3,200 worshippers
  • Celine Dion married here in 1994

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