What makes it 63% Baby-Friendly: Babies are welcome and strollers allowed, but toilets lack changing tables, there is no nursing room, and narrow aisles limit maneuvering, so parents may need only a short stop.
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows a leisurely interior stroll, a short mass, and gift shop visit with a baby.
Self-guided interior stroll:
Move at your own pace through the nave and aisles with your stroller.
Tip: Use the wide central aisle and benches to rest when needed.
Attend a weekday or Sunday Mass:
Join a daily Mass to enjoy Gregorian chants in a family-friendly setting.
Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to find a spot near the back for easy exit.
Browse the Centre François-de Laval exhibit:
View the permanent exhibition on the life of Canada’s first bishop.
Tip: Watch the short introductory video seated in the back chapel.
Browse the gift shop:
Browse postcards, rosaries, and local books at no entrance fee.
Tip: Pick up a postcard as a keepsake; baby is free to enter.

Patrick Villacorta
July 2025. Beautiful cathedral. Uniquely decorated altar (that I've seen). We were sad to see that the holy door wasn't open.
Susanna Di Pasquale
Beautiful church. We parked nearby. Near everything in old quebec. Had small chapels, a bit of history and a Holy Door. I was a bit disappointed with tye door being closed. We came from Toronto after seeing someone post a photo of the door open. But the person at the gift shop said it isn't open despite being the Jubilee. But the church was clean, Beautiful stain glass windows, amazing architectur...
Lily Ranjbar
It’s a beautiful cathedral, but if you’ve visited some of the grand cathedrals in Europe, it might not feel as impressive in comparison. That said, it’s still a must-visit when you’re in Montréal. Tickets are $16, which feels a bit pricey. The square in front of the cathedral is especially charming in the evening, often filled with live music and street performers. It’s a lively and memorable spo...
Michael Galea
This is a beautiful church with a lot of history. When you enter, you sense the centuries of prayer that have occurred there. The sanctuary evokes a spirituality that makes you want to linger. We also visited the crypt where bishops and archbishops from the founding of the church were buried. The guide mentioned that there are over 900 people are interned in the crypt.
Abimbola Ogundiran
Nestled right in the heart of Old Québec, the Notre-Dame De Québec Basilica is free to the public and much more than just a historical site. When I visited, it left a deep impression on me. The architecture is striking. The exterior is dignified, but it’s the interior that really took my breath away. It was interesting learning about its history and the life of the Bishop of Québec, Saint Francois...
Crypt visits open only in summer for group pilgrimages. Check ahead for special summer exhibitions or guided tours.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Guided tour for 2 adults | CAD 10 |
| Donation or candle | CAD 5 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 15 |
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