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A Must-See Attraction in Montréal
Consult times and information for touristic, summer and parish activities at the Basilica.
Important
Please note that the Basilica will be closed to sightseeing visits on Good Friday, April 18th. The Basilica will also be exceptionally closed from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 29th.
For questions or concerns regarding your tickets, please reach Fever by phone at
1-807-787-4557 or by email to hello@feverup.com.
All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded or exchanged.
On-site ticketing is available during regular opening hours only according to the Basilica's visiting hours. All ticket purchases after 4h00 p.m. must be made online or by phone.
Visiting Hours
TICKETSMonday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST)
Sunday
12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (EST)
Daily Mass Hours
Monday to Friday
Sacred Heart Chapel | 7:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. (EST)
Saturday
Nave of the Basilica | 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Sunday
Nave of the Basilica | 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. (EST)
Adoration takes places from Monday to Friday (after Mass) at the Sacred Heart Chapel from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and from 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please note that all Masses are given in French only.
Rates — The AURA Experience (Evening)
HOURS & TICKETSAdult
$37.00
Senior (65 years old and up)
$32.00
Student (17 to 22 years old)
$31.00
Child (6 to 16 years old)
$22.00
Child (5 years old and under)
Free admission
Group (10+)
$35.00 per person
Family Rate - 2 adults + 2 children (6 to 16 years old)
$140.00 (4 tickets)
Family Rate - 2 adults + 1 child (6 to 16 years old)
$118.00 (3 tickets)
Please note that visitors purchasing the combo offer must exit the Basilica after their sightseeing visit and come back in the evening according to the time of the showing if both activities are done in the same day. Please consult our ticketing page directly for fluctuating representations hours. All prices include provincial taxes (GST and QST) and are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD). Please note that AURA pricing fluctuates from weekdays to weekends, including Fridays.
Accessibility
Reduced Mobility
The Notre-Dame Basilica is a Kéroul certified partially accessible location. Please consult our fact sheet on Kéroul's website for more information on the accessibility of our facilities.
We also accept the Companion Leisure Card (CAL) which grants free admission to the accompanying party of a disabled person and is recognized by leisure, cultural and tourist organizations.
The city's project is progressively implemented from the summer 2024 until 2030.
Pedestrian Priority Zone Notice
The City of Montréal is undertaking several redevelopment projects around
Notre-Dame Basilica to enhance pedestrian access and improve convivial
modes of transportation in the area.
While these projects are underway, we hope to facilitate your trip as much as possible.
Note that Bixi stations, bus stops, vehicular access and parking may be impacted.
Whenever possible, we encourage you to walk and take public transit towards our site to alleviate the impact of congestion in the area and facilitate your arrival.
Here are some redevelopment and construction projects that you may want to
consider as you plan your next trip to the Basilica:
- A permanent pedestrian zone is established in front of the Basilica on Notre-
Dame West - Construction sites remain active on Saint-Paul West between Saint-Laurent and Saint François-Xavier.
- Repairs along Saint-Urbain by the Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable are ongoing, with street closures expected between Viger West and Saint-Antoine West until 2026.
For the latest updates, we invite you to consult the City of Montréal's Construction
and Traffic Obstructions Map, or contact the Ville-Marie borough at 311 or 514 872-0311.
How to Get to the Basilica
Metro
Place-d'Armes station (Orange line)
Motorized Vehicle
Please note that the Basilica has no parking facilities. However, it is possible to park on the street (parking meters) or in the paid parking areas of Old Montreal.
Bus Tours
We recommend that bus tour drivers park in the areas reserved for them by the Ville de Montréal.
Discover The Basilica
Sightseeing Visit
Shining by day.
Discover the history and heritage of an emblematic Montreal site, from the origins of the urban colony to today's imposing neo-Gothic church.
The AURA Experience
Glowing by night.
By creating a visual and musical universe of captivating beauty and combining it with the timeless beauty of the Notre-Dame Basilica, Moment Factory has succeeded in creating a divinely unique masterpiece, in which the Basilica acts as both muse and canvas.
Donate
Having undertaken major restoration work since 2020, the Basilica has already spent over $10 million on this major project, and is counting on your generosity to help preserve one of Montreal's most emblematic monuments. The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal Foundation is currently in charge of this large-scale, multi-phase project, which is scheduled to be completed in at least fifteen years.
Notre-Dame also accepts donations to support the Basilica's pastoral work and catechetical activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consult our FAQ section for questions about the facility, ticketing and activities.