Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

Montreal, Quebec

DenominationCatholic
Phone+1 514-733-8211
Founded1967
ArchitectPaul Bellot
StyleItalian Renaissance

Last updated May 2026

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
Map showing location of Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

Plan Your Visit

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is Canada's largest church and one of the world's great pilgrimage destinations. Built through the faith of Brother Andre, the oratory crowns Mount Royal and offers sweeping views of Montreal alongside intimate devotional chapels.

Visitor Hours

Daily6:00am-9:30pm
Crypt Church7:00am-9:00pm

Admission

C$0adults

Oratory is free. Museum admission C$12 adults. Guided tours available C$10.

What to See

  • Panoramic view of Montreal
  • Votive candle room
  • Brother Andre tomb
  • Museum of Brother Andre
  • Crypt church
  • Memorial chapel
  • Largest church in Canada
  • 800-step pilgrimage climb
  • Brother Andre canonized 2010

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