A beautiful cathedral. My daughter remarked that it is her favorite (so far) after visiting…read morecathedrals in Europe. It is truly beautiful. Construction on part of the exterior when we visited. The entrance fee is a little expensive. We were not able to try Aura - the evening experience.

Simply stunning. In…read moremy personal opinion, there is no need to walk around and take pictures, just find a place to sit down and collect your thoughts. There are plenty of pictures on the web and if you truly wanted to share your experience you could pull those ones up. If you are visiting during non-mass times, order online ahead.

Eglise Nouvelle Vie is a modern Francophone Christian church that's been around for a couple…read moredecades. They have an impressive building and equally impressive message, about people given a chance to start their lives anew. Their message is one of love, generosity and helping those in need and they really practice what they preach. Everyone truly feels welcome there, whether believing or not. The people who go there come from all walks of life and is about believing in the love of God that makes us all equals. Their music is exceptional, with styles alternating between pop, lite rock, contemporary gospel and Christian, etc. They definitely stay modern in their choices of music. Their lead minister, Claude Houde, is often funny and very down to earth and immediately likable as a person. If you're doing some soul searching and need some guidance, this is a safe place to do so knowing that everyone is on some form of a personal journey. There's no fire & brimstone messages but their focus is on speaking to the deepest desires of the human heart. I would definitely recommend it!

I was visiting from out of town and stopped by. They seem like really nice people, welcoming and…read morefriendly. It's very diverse and family friendly. If your looking for a church I recommend you check it out.

This was another great architectural sight in Montreal, Canada. You might get a feeling of déjà vu…read moreupon seeing the Cathedral-Basilica of Mary, it's modeled after the Vatican in Rome The Catholic Mary Queen of the World Cathedral was built in 1894 as a smaller version of St. Peter's in Rome. The guide informed us that the 13 statues that line the façade's roofline represent the patron saints of parishes who were benefactors for Mary, Queen of the World. Each statue, carved of wood and clad with copper, is 9 feet tall and the work of Joseph Olindo-Gratton, a native of the Quebec province. You can barely see the copper dome and tower from street level. The dome was 252 feet tall and made in 1870-1894. The twelve full-sized copper statues on the roof are the apostles. just wow- it might not come when you research Montreal's top things to do - but make sure you visit it

This 'minor basilica', a scale model of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, is the seat of the Roman…read moreCatholic Archdiocese of Montreal and a National Historic Site of Canada. The front entrance has both steps, and a drive to the huge entrance doors. Inside is a narthex running the full width of the building. Please remember, this is a place of worship. Be respectful of those in prayer throughout. Entering the cathedral through another set of enormous doors the cathedral makes a grand first impression. Along both the right and left sides are chapels dedicated to saints, a baptistry, paintings and statues. Most chapels have candles to light and spaces to sit and pray. A bishops burial chapel is also located within the cathedral. The Ciborium for me is the real show stopper. I was lucky enough to see the one in St. Peter's cathedral, Rome. This is impressive to see in person. Although we did not have an opportunity to hear the organ from 1893, from reading up on it, I'm sure it would have been a treat. You can walk behind the alter/ciborium where there are more areas of worship. If you enjoy the art and architecture of these beautiful Roman churches, you will certainly enjoy this one.

Wonderful free basilica to visit in the heart of Montreal. It is right across from our hotel the…read moreFairmont Queen Elizabeth and our tour bus dropped us off across the street as well so we and others went in and were very impressed. Not quite as magnificent as Norte Dame that costs money to visit but certainly well worth looking at.

One of the many beautiful churches we visited when we went to Montreal. Its Gothic revival…read morearchitecture is impressive. Upon entering you can feel its solemnity & warmth. Not a lot of people on a Monday morning, so its also perfect for solitude, prayer & meditation. We came through the back door via a flight of stairs. Looks like in disrepair from that angle but its deceiving. This church is beautiful & worth a visit if you are into churches & architecture,

saw this while strolling Rue Sainte-Catherine. It was beautiful. Christ Church Cathedral is an…read moreAnglican Gothic Revival cathedral, classified as a historical monument by the government of Quebec. In 1999, it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada. The original Christ Church was on Notre Dame Street (built in 1814) but was destroyed by fire in 1856. Nestled between modern buildings, Christ Church Cathedral figures prominently in the downtown core overtop an underground shopping center. The Cathedral features magnificent details reminiscent of the medieval style of church architecture in England.

Was visiting Montreal around Christmas & saw this church while driving thru downtown. The exterior…read morewas decorated with lights & looks very festive, so i made it a point to visit. This church although not as grand as most of the churches in Montreal has its charm & character. Its old, warm & intimate place. There are posters by the entrance that gives you a little history about the church. The glass windows are also also pretty & so is the wooden & marble interior. Love this oasis of peace & quiet in the middle of old Montreal.

I had not been here in ages but it´s about the same, very cliquish crowd, clergy with a…read moreholier-than-thou attitude and a fake smile. I stayed after the service because I had to use the restroom, and the dynamics is more or less the same, it´s run like an English country club, an older guy was checking me out and since I did not react to his cruising starred down on me and turned around, another came to say hello, invited me to a cup of coffee and since it was bloody cold outside I stayed for a little while and chatted for a while with a couple of people.

St. John's is an Anglican church of the Anglo-Catholic variety. Plenty of 'smells and bells' as…read morewell as beautiful music for the Sunday 10:30 am Mass. A bit plain from the outside (with the exception of its identifying red roof) the church is a true gem inside. While not full on Sundays, it seems to have a community of friendly people. There is a nice coffee hour after the Mass. The sung Mass on Sundays lasted about 1.5 hrs. I found it to be a place one could feel close to God as they worshiped.

Just another one of the neighborhood churches that look like basilicas. In very Catholic Quebec,…read morethere are so many Catholic churches and other facilities you'll never get tired of visiting the beautiful architecture. This one is in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and is special to my family because my father was Confirmed there as a young man many decades ago. It was pretty neat to visit a place he had been to as a youngster. This beautiful chapel is in the old part of Montreal (Vieux Montreal) down by the waterfront and port facilities. It is also right next to the Bonsecours Marketplace of stores. This chapel has a museum inside and you can walk up to the top of the tower for a panoramic view of the area. Neat place, humble chapel, good for the soul. Visit it.

Around Bonsecours Street, there are three (3) historical memorial public influences to know about:…read morethe Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and the museum of Marguerite Bourgeoys. The chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours (Lady of Good Help) is Montreal's oldest stone church, sitting for hundreds of years. Siting very close to the Saint-Laurent River, as the port became busier, the chapel became very popular among the sailors who paid tribute to Notre-Dame-of-Bon-Secours for their safety. The Sailor's Church interior pays homage to its title with miniature ships suspended from the ceiling. Admission is free, but going to the top costs some bucks. However, it gives you a panoramic view of the old port of Montreal.