
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Montreal, Quebec
Last updated May 2026


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
Admission
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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