The Roman Catholic Basilica of Notre-Dame was constructed between 1824 - 1829, to a neo-gothic design by James O'Donnell, an Irish-American Protestant from New York. Work began on the Basilica's colourful interior - designed by Victor Bourgeau - in 1874 and was completed in 1880.
The basilica's vaulted ceiling is decorated with 24 carat gold stars on an azure background, with the colours red, purple, silver and gold used throughout the basilica's interior.
The large and intricate wooden alterpiece and spiral staircase pulpit were created by Henri Bouriche. The building's western tower, named Preserverence, holds the 12-ton le Gros Bourdon - the largest bell in North America.
The basilica's stained Glass windows, made in France, were installed for the basilica's centenary in 1929, and reflect scenes from Montreal's religious and civic life.
Another feature of the Basilica is the Notre-Dame du Sacré-Coeur Chapel, rebuilt between 1979 and 1982, after the original was destoyed by fire on 7 Dec 1978, contains the monumental bronze reredos, composed on 32 seperate panels poured in England, desigined by Montreal sculpture Charles Daudelin.
Opening Hours
The church is open daily to visitors, seven days a week.
Monday to Friday: 8am to 4:30pm
Saturday: 8am to 4pm
Sunday: 12:30pm to 4pm.
Note: Due to religious services and other events, visiting times and tour schedules may be disrupted from time to time.
Prices
$5
Ages 7 to 17: $4
Age 6 and under: Free.
Admission fee to Notre-Dame Basilica includes a 20-minute guided tour, available in English or French during regular hours.
Address
110 Notre-Dame Street West
Montréal (Québec)
H2Y 1T2
Tel: 514-842-2925
How to Get There
Metro: Take the Orange Line to Place d’Armes Station.
External Links
Basilica of Notre-Dame
 | | Entrance to Basilica |
 | | Sanctuary Alter Piece |
 | | Sanctuary Alter Piece |
 | | Interior of Basilica |
 | | spiral staircase pulpit |
 | Stained Glass window shows Maisonneuve,
Montreal's founder, carrying a wooden cross
to the top of Mount Royal |
 | | Charles Daudelin's bronze reredos |
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