Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal: Photos, Reviews & Location

Dating from 1824, this massive church features vibrant stained glass & hosts concert performances.

At a glance

#1 of 14 Historical landmarks in Montreal #8 of 59 Tourist attractions in Montreal

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

1.0 km from the center of Montreal

Rating breakdown

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2 ★1%
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110 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1, Canada

basiliquenotredame.ca

+1 514-842-2925

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal?: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 27,058 reviews.
How does Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal rank in Montreal?: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is #1 of 14 Historical landmarks in Montreal by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal located?: 110 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1, Canada — 1.0 km from the center of Montreal.
How can I contact Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal?: Phone: +1 514-842-2925 · Website: basiliquenotredame.ca

Reviews (8)

snehal ganeshkar 2023 Nov 02

The most beautiful church I have ever seen..!!you can het a online ticket if you don’t want to stand in a long waiting line. It takes hardly 30 minutes to see entire church. Inside work is just mesmerising. Outside you may find some singers or musicians playing some background music which was amazing. We spent almost 30-40 min there. Everyone was enjoying soothing music with their families or friends. It was a really nice experience.

Alisha Chering 2023 Oct 31

Crowded and expensive church but a sight to behold! We skipped the queue with online tickets (which we bought standing on the steps minutes before) as we were on a tight schedule and when we visited (Sunday) the line was incredibly long. Incredible sight and worth going to see the fine details and colour of this unique place of worship but be aware it is crowded absolutely everywhere

J Chan 2023 Oct 30

You can buy tickets there or online, online may get you in a little faster. The Basilica is very lovely and rich with history. Unless you are religious or like the artistry or history I don't think it's worth the price to go see. I did not see the aura light show, so I cannot say how good it would be.

EV US 2023 Oct 27

This is a beautiful cathedral, not as big as Notre Dame in Paris though, but having the same lines, stained windows etc as you find in all the major cathedrals in France, Germany etc - a stated elegance, not enrobed in lots of details as you find in the Portuguese and some Italian or Spanish cathedrals.

There was a small queue when we arrived here mid September and we had to pay the entry fee of 18 CAD (I think).

All the distances in this part of the town are very small and everything is a nice walk. This area reminds me a lot of many European cities, however downtown Quebec City is more on par with the gorgeous little historic places like Venice and Seville

Armin Keymaram 2023 Oct 16

It's definitely worth it. It's mesmerizing.
It's truly worthwhile – a captivating experience! For an additional $15, you can ascend upstairs and sit right in front of where a pianist performs the church's music, creating a fantastic experience. This performance occurs twice daily; I attended the 1:30 pm show. The surrounding neighborhood is also a delight to explore.

Paul Verrilli 2023 Oct 11

Amazing, gorgeous, and historic piece of architecture that is a must-see for tourists visiting Montreal. I will say, it's a bit of a tourist trap as it was fairly expensive and not much to see as part was under construction and I'm not even entirely sure if they let you off the ground floor even when it's not being worked on. Despite this, due to the historic nature and captivating beauty, I would still recommend it, but don't expect to spend much more than a half hour unless youre paying for a guided tour or some other perk package.

Nick Fuss 2023 Oct 06

This is a little bit of Europe right at home in Canada.. was honestly very impressed with how nice and ornate it was, definitely has the same or better grandeur than most European basilicas. The craftsmanship is incredible. Also they have quite clean and functional bathrooms which is a nice touch. There are some areas that are prayer only so photos should be avoided, and take off hats out of respect.

I also lost my wallet inside somewhere.. came back and asked.. they didn't know.. so I went searching and eventually one of the people working there came running for me and they found it! I was and am so genuinely thankful and grateful.

My only constructive criticisms are that for $15 per person the amount you get to see seemed limited.. it would be incredible if you could access upper levels. Also the gift shop was inexplicably closed which was sad!

Robert Reynolds 2023 Aug 20

Excellent and fantastic architecture and art inside this iconic church. My whole family had a great visit, admiring the beauty within the walls. They told me a typical visit would be 45 minutes but we are free to stay as long as we like once we pay for the tickets. We ended up staying about 45 minutes in total. That’s about as long as you need.