🏠 attractions | Montreal Notre Dame Cathedral
📍 address |110 Notre-Dame Street West, Montreal, QC H2Y 1T2

You think only France has Notre-Dame? In North America there is also a small version of the Gothic temple, located in the center of Montreal, Montreal Notre Dame Cathedral is the largest church in North America, it is said that the cathedral is built in the style of Notre Dame de Paris in France, so it is also called "little Notre Dame de Paris". The most amazing thing is the light show at night. The unique lighting design makes the whole church glow with charming colors, as if you are in a fairy tale world.

Built in 1824, the church was completed in 1970 after a century of construction work. Its Gothic architecture, towering spires and magnificent interiors make it an iconic landmark in Montreal, Canada.

The interior of the church is full of exquisite works of religious art, from exquisite carvings to ornate glass Windows, everywhere shows the perfect fusion of faith and art.

Here, every stone carries religious connotations, and every mural conveys the power of faith. This is a contemplative and reverent place, and whether you are religious or not, you will be amazed by the magnificent beauty of its interior.

🎫 ticket booking guide
Ticket types There are 2 tickets to buy, one is a day visit ticket and one is an Aura light show ticket!
🎟️ Admission: Adult $16, child $10 and student $14
Tickets for the Aura Light Show: Adults $35, children $200 and students $29
🖥️ Book tickets at basiliquenotredame.ca

✨Aura Light show

Every night at 6pm, the Aura Light show is a light and music show designed by the Canadian team Moment Factory for the cathedral. Through projected light carving technology, the grandeur, holiness and beauty of the cathedral are vividly displayed. The entire interior of the church is illuminated, as if in the glory of God, making one feel as if walking through the tunnel of history, back to that glorious era.

🕰️ The light show lasts about 30 minutes, and every second is breathtaking. Sitting in the pews of the church, feeling the wonderful world of interwoven sound and light, as if you were in a dreamlike wonderland.


‼ ️Tips

1️⃣ It is recommended to purchase tickets for the Aura light show. In addition to enjoying the light show, you can visit the cathedral inside for half an hour after the end, so I feel that buying only the light show is enough!

2️⃣ it is recommended to enjoy the light show in the middle of the back and near the aisle position, because sitting too front will not be able to watch the entire lighting effect, affecting the viewing feeling.

3️⃣ My friend said that you could take photos during the light show before, but later it was forbidden to take photos and video, so if you want to take photos and record, you can go to the cathedral in advance to take photos, or after the end, you can also visit for half an hour to take photos!