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‘’Culture avec Rose St-Pierre : Concerts de Cantiques à la basilique Notre-Dame’’
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When real and virtual worlds converge
New at the Foundation: a unique donation experience
With its Sponsor a Stone initiative, the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal Foundation is proposing a simultaneously concrete and virtual way for donors to help preserve a heritage gem.
Jazz, choirs and hymns
The Magic of the Holidays at the Notre-Dame Basilica
In December, the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal becomes an exceptional venue to celebrate the magic of the holidays. Four series of concerts invite people of all ages to experience unforgettable moments that blend tradition, emotion, and generosity. The profits generated by ticket sales support the restoration work being carried out on the basilica, making these evenings a gesture for the future of this heritage monument.
When real and virtual worlds converge
New at the Foundation: a unique donation experience
With its Sponsor a Stone initiative, the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal Foundation is proposing a simultaneously concrete and virtual way for donors to help preserve a heritage gem.
Jazz, choirs and hymns
The Magic of the Holidays at the Notre-Dame Basilica
In December, the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal becomes an exceptional venue to celebrate the magic of the holidays. Four series of concerts invite people of all ages to experience unforgettable moments that blend tradition, emotion, and generosity. The profits generated by ticket sales support the restoration work being carried out on the basilica, making these evenings a gesture for the future of this heritage monument.
Essential characteristics
First visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica: a guide to its must-see features
Every year, Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica impresses thousands of visitors. To ensure that your first visit is truly memorable, this guide takes you on a path to discovering its must-see features, such as its architecture, sculptures, great organ, history, little-known details and more, helping you to fully explore one of the country's heritage gems.
True or False?
Myths and Realities: 7 Popular Beliefs About Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal Put to the Test
A spiritual symbol, neo-Gothic masterpiece, and movie set backdrop: Notre Dame Cathedral holds two centuries of diverse history... and urban legends. Between approximations and embellished stories, here are seven persistent myths that require us to distinguish between established facts or fiction.
Citizen mobilization
Participation and commitment: the community is at the heart of preserving Notre-Dame Basilica
If Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica continues to shine as a jewel of Québec and Canadian heritage, it is largely thanks to the community’s commitment. Behind every restored stone and every saved stained-glass window lies an act, a contribution, a civic will to preserve a place that embodies a collective memory. Through their donations and involvement, Montrealers, as well as people from abroad, ensure the transmission of a living legacy.
Educational tips
Express Class: guide for a 60-minute school workshop at Notre-Dame Basilica
For teachers planning an educational field trip, Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica offers an engaging activity that highlights both its past and present. This guide provides a flexible one-hour workshop scenario that allows students to explore the Basilica’s architecture, history, and role, while creating a tangible keepsake to bring back to the classroom.
