The Basilica is beautiful and can probably really be appreciated during the day because the outside lighting should illuminate the inside. There is an admission fee for the day time, which is $5 per person, and the light show is $10 per person. Unfortunately, we attended the light show the night before we left, and never imagined it would be... more

We went to hear a free organ concert on a Sunday night. This is a very beautiful baslica. The altar sculptures, art, and stained glass were extremely elaborate and stunning. None of the photos do it justice. The organ performance was another story - not good at all. The organist needs to practice many more years before he can play... more

One of the most stunning churches I have ever seen! Truly well worth the $5 admission price. A definite must see and the light show at night has also been well reviewed (although we never got the chance to attend). Beautiful colors, windows and art, it is truly one of the most spectacular sights in Montreal! more

La Basilique Notre Dame de Montreal is not the oldest church in Montreal. The current church on this site was built in the 1800s. It is the oldest parish however started in the 1600s more

The Basilica is well worth a visit when you go to Montreal. The outside does seem remensence of Notre Dame in Paris but it wasn't designed that well. I would advise visiting the church definetely before 4pm as it closes then for the light show at 6.30pm. That time it is $4 to visit Unfortunately we arrived about 6pm and... more

My family visited the Basilica, and at first we were a little reluctant to pay the $4 tour fee for adults, $2 for children, but everyone we talked to indicated we had to see the inside. We're glad that we did. The interior is enormous with a number of chapels throughout. My youngest daughter was amazed at the amount of... more

I come to Montreal on business every year but I never miss a stop at Notre Dame. The classic facade is a photographers delight. The intereior is a joy of architechture and design everywhere you look. I highly recommend the Light Show that runs in the evening. A beautiful presentation and time to tour the Catherdral on your own as... more

Everytime I’m in Montreal, I go visit the Basilica. It's so beautifull, so impressive, so peacefull. Located right in the Vieu Montreal, you'll feel as if you were in Europe with a bit of America (or maybe it's the opposite?). Architecture is awesome and you have a lots of good and not too expensive restaurants close by. more

Wow ! The charms of the Old Montreal blossom at the entrance of that marvelous cathedral. I was tipped by the tourisme montreal website ( ) that offers by the way a lot of good adivices. This piece of art is really something. They just wash away the dust from the old stones and now it looks unreal ! After... more