Notre Dame Basilica

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Address: 110 rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Vieux-Montréal, Montreal
Hours: Open daily: Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm, Sat 9am - 3:30pm, Sun 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Admission: Adults: C$5, Children (7-17yrs): C$4

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Holy Place, Religious Experience, Church / Cathedral, Monument - Historical

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One of Montreal's most enduring symbols, the Notre Dame Basilica occupies a site rich with three centuries of history. The massive, awe-inspiring interior alone is worth a visit, with its wealth of opulent details. Besides religious services, the weddings and funerals of the city's well-known and well-heeled regularly take place here. Its most recent claim to fame was the baptism of Céline Dion's son in July 2001.

Inside, one of the highlights is the altar, which displays 32 bronze panels representing birth, life, and death. The west tower houses one massive bell, which when rung, vibrates right up through your feet. In the east is a 10-bell carillon. The Chapelle du Sacré Coeur (Sacred Heart Chapel) located behind the main hall is nicknamed the Wedding Chapel. It's so popular that couples might have to wait two years to tie the knot.

Tuesday through Saturday, an evening sound and light display called "Et la lumière fut" ("And then there was light") uses cutting-edge technology to tell the story of the church and the city.

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Review by Kenfai L, August 2011
Doing what: Walking Tour of Old Montreal or Downtown Montreal

Our guide was excellent and his knowledge made our trip that much better. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Montreal as a great way to learn about Notre Dame and Old Montreal's history and architecture.

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Review by Andrew M, USA, August 2010
Doing what: Walking Tour of Old Montreal or Downtown Montreal

Well worth the time if you've never been to Old Montreal. Our guide was chatty, informative and had a sense of humor. Our group was apparently quite large but still able to navigate the streets safely. I think just the tour inside the Basilica of Notre Dame itself was worth the price of admission. Our guide also offered suggestions for other activities, places to dine, etc. Happy we did this.

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Review by Anonymous, June 2010
Doing what: Montreal City Guided Sightseeing Tour

Great tour, opportunity to see a lot of Montreal in a short span of time. We were given a half hour to spend at the Notre Dame Basilica which was great! We went on the tour on the first morning of our trip, a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with the major sites in Montreal.

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Practical Info

The Notre Dame Basilica is located on the Place d'Armes, along the rue Notre-Dame, on the north end of Vieux Montreal. It’s easily accessible by metro and bus, and makes for a perfect first stop before exploring the cobblestone streets of Vieux Montreal. Allow an hour for your visit.

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