Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (with kids)

It was a wonderful experience visiting this church. It made me feel truly amazed. Learning about its history made it even more meaningful. Although part of the building is under renovation, every corner of the church is full of beautiful and intricate details. Even though there were a lot of people inside, most were very respectful. However, I did notice one or two people trying to take photos i...

July 2025. In my opinion, it holds up well even against European churches. Visited in regular hours and also for the Aura light show. Everything is very ornate, but the altar really is sometime else. Also do check out the chapel behind the altar. The Aura show is well done making very good use of the decoration.

Beautiful experience and you’ll appreciate the stained glass, artwork and historical architecture. We purchased tickets to visit the Basilica as well as The Aura Experience which was an incredible demonstration of technology through music and light. The Experience really showcased the beauty of the Church - just mesmorizing!!

So many people and a very nice structure. Exquisite scenic view which has lots of statues. There were lots of statues i mean people in the line up to enter the church. Also had a live tap dancing performance with good music which is great. I haven’t actually went into the church but it should be good if lines are 200m long filled with families.

Unfortunately, the building was under renovation, so some parts were closed off. Still, the atmosphere and architecture were absolutely stunning. The colorful stained glass, high ceilings, and intricate details were truly impressive. Without the renovation, it would have been an even more breathtaking visual experience. Just sitting quietly and taking in the surroundings was peaceful and inspiring...