Admire Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral, a National Historic Site and the seat of the oldest Catholic archdiocese north of Florida. Twice destroyed by fire, the Neoclassical building has stood in the same spot since 1647. Observe the simple exterior and step inside to see the ornate Baroque decor, including gold leaf, an array of paintings, and colonial-era relics. Take a guided tour of the basilica and the vast crypt, where numerous archbishops and cardinals were laid to rest. Before you head to Quebec City, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Quebec City vacation planner, to make sure you see all that Quebec City has to offer, including Notre-Dame de Quebec Basilica-Cathedral.
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Such a gorgeous cathedral! It feels so light and airy with the ceiling of blue sky and white clouds. The alter in the front shines with the gold. The architecture and art are beautiful. Absolutely...
Such a gorgeous cathedral! It feels so light and airy with the ceiling of blue sky and white clouds. The alter in the front shines with the gold. The architecture and art are beautiful. Absolutely... more »
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Came here in early November, not exactly the height of tourist season. It allowed me to spend some quiet times in this beautiful church without being disturbed by tours. However, I would definitely..... more
Came here in early November, not exactly the height of tourist season. It allowed me to spend some quiet times in this beautiful church without being disturbed by tours. However, I would definitely..... more »
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You hear basilica and think grandeur, albeit this basilica is not a small church it is not as grand as others. Yet this does not take away from the opulence held within. There is a small are off to..... more
You hear basilica and think grandeur, albeit this basilica is not a small church it is not as grand as others. Yet this does not take away from the opulence held within. There is a small are off to..... more »
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So calm and beautiful! It is such a wonderful feeling to be in Canada's oldest church. You can spend an hour here, just sitting with awe in front of the gold-plated apse. There is also a small museum on-site dedicated to the church's 375-year-old history and the story of Quebec's first bishop Francois de Laval. Best of all, it's completely free!
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Beautiful church in Old Quebec, Quebec City. The staff is very friendly, they talk both English and French to help the visitors. They have a small museum inside where you can read about the history. They also have relics of different saints. It is a must visit place if you love the architecture of churches.
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Beautiful cathedral. More expensive than most of the other cathedrals I’ve been to. There was no tour the day we went and just spent time enjoying the details, stain glass and beautiful alter.
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Absolutely gorgeous cathedral, loved visiting, and will definitely make a point of going again if I'm ever in Québec. Free entry and near plenty of shops and several restaurants. There's a stunning gold-plated buttress in the presbytery over the chancel area that captures your attention from anywhere in the church. I've been to a lot of churches, including note dame and St. Eustache in Paris, and this one ranked highly for me.
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Absolutely breathtaking and inspirational! Whenever we travel, we search for a monastery or historical church to visit. Don't miss this one. There are old school confessionals lining both sides of the church with areas to sit and reflect. Different stations are available to light candles. GORGEOUS ✝️
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