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Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal

Last year, for our grade 8 trip, we went to Montreal and had a great time learning about the culture and visiting historic sites. One of our stops included a visit to Notre Dame Basilica, located in the historic district of Old Montreal and dating back to 1824. It features a glorious set of Casavant organs and a beautifully ornamented pulpit. Designated a National Historic Site of Canada, the basilica was the site of Celine Dion's wedding as well as the provincial state funeral for former Montreal Canadiens superstar Maurice "Rocket" Richard.

Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal - Casavant organs

Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal - Pulpit


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  1. DebbieFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    I really enjoy photographing churches. This one is stunning. Thanks for the glimpse inside.
    (Debbie W)

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    1. Diana MancusoFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:43 AM

      I was so happy that I had a chance to visit. It was my first time there!

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  2. Lori's PlaceFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Oh my goodness how beautiful is the Notre Dame Basilica. I would visit there in a heartbeat.

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    1. Diana MancusoFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:44 AM

      It amazes me how they were able to construct something so beautiful given the limitations of the 19th century.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Trop beau! J'adore cette l'église.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    wow, so beautiful

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  5. Darlene SchullerFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Oh so stunning!! What a beautiful experience for your students!

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  6. csuhpat1February 17, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful pics. Wow, what a great trip for the students.

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  7. Laurie PFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    What a place to visit!

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  8. AmilaFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    beautiful pictures and architecture.....Great place for students!

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  9. pinksuzanneFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    We had went to Montreal this summer and this was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. This church is so gorgeous and the workmanship that went into it is amazing.

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    1. Diana MancusoFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:46 AM

      And to think it was all built by hand. They must have had great patience and skill to build something so beautiful.

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  10. Oh My Heartsie Girl WW (Linky)February 17, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    What a beautiful church, I love architecture and the staircase is amazing!!!

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  11. stevebethereFebruary 17, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Absolutely stunning the photos are so clear too :-)

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    1. Diana MancusoFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:30 PM

      Thanks! I'm really happy with how they turned out.

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  12. Stephanie LaPlanteFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Wow is that ever stunning! I'd love to visit there someday!

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  13. sarah letendreFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    How very beautiful ! absolutely something Id love to see in person ! amazing

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    1. Diana MancusoFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:30 PM

      It's definitely a place you have to see in person to fully appreciate its grandeur.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    I am an Architecture graduate and these photos are just amazing! I wish I can visit this Basilica!

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    1. Diana MancusoFebruary 17, 2015 at 3:14 PM

      Hopefully one day you can. It is so worth a visit!

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  15. An Apel a DayFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    WOW that's so spacious. I love that place, and I'm not even standing in it.

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  16. Ai SakuraFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    wow that looks amazing!

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  17. DavidFebruary 17, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    Love the second shot, thanks for sharing and happy WW!

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  18. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    Oh my gosh..this church is spectacular! Church's are always structurally beautiful and very ornate but this one is just gorgeous! Imagine all the intricate workmanship and pride that when into building it. Thank you for the pictures :)

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  19. Claire JustineFebruary 18, 2015 at 3:44 AM

    Oh wow, beautiful pictures :) looks amazing...

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  20. Suzie BFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:04 AM

    WOW! That is so stunning.. I am sure the photos dont even do it justice and they are gorgeous pictures!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    They don't make things that beautiful and ornate any more!

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  22. OrangeHeroMamaFebruary 18, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Wow, that is absolutely STUNNING! I would love to see that in person some day!

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  23. mail4roseyFebruary 18, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    I'd love to visit. It looks amazing.

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  24. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    What a beautiful place to visit! Awesome captures - thanks for sharing!
    Happy Wordless Wednesday! :)

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  25. Judy CowanFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Wow, it is beautiful! (Judy Cowan)

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  26. suzieFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Thanks for sharing it is amazing would love to visit

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  27. KateFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful church!

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  28. HollyFebruary 18, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Wow, how stunning! I would love to take a trip and visit. Your photos are beautiful.

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  29. kidcandoodleFebruary 19, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    breathtaking! did it feel spiritual?

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  30. Hide C.February 19, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    Notre Dame Basilica is a Montreal treasure. I attended Handel's Messiah there several times and the performances were magical in such a beautiful place.

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  31. Nicole OrriënsFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Wow that's an impressive picture. Churches can be really beautiful!

    Momfever

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Notre Dame Basilica is always so breath taking. I would love to visit again

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  33. DarrahFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Wow! Looks absolutely beautiful!

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  34. Mel AFebruary 19, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Very beautiful! What a great trip for the students, too!

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  35. Gene DFebruary 19, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    I haven't been there for a while, but it is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing the great pictures!

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  36. jenn erinFebruary 19, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Absolutely stunning! I would love to visit there in person!

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  37. J cabralFebruary 24, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Absolutely stunning! I would love to visit there in person! -

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  38. Victoria EssMarch 16, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    I've always loved visiting this cathedral whenever I was in Montreal. It's really breathtaking.

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  39. AnonymousMay 29, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    The detail in some of the old cathedrals really is astounding.
    Jan

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  40. Krista MSeptember 7, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Whoa, that is crazy-beautiful.. just enchanting! The detail that went into the cathedral is just surreal. Such great photos!

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  41. UnknownMarch 1, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    Love how amazing the pictures turned out. It's even more impressive in person

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  42. UnknownAugust 1, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful pictures, but seeing it is experiencing it

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  43. Wanda TraceyOctober 16, 2016 at 8:51 PM

    Notre Dame Basilica is just gorgeous and it's on y bucket list to visit someday! Beautiful pictures! :)

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  44. Debbie White BeattieFebruary 17, 2018 at 11:34 PM

    I've never been to Quebec but I wouldn't mind seeing it, especially when I look at your pictures

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  45. Calvin F.April 5, 2018 at 2:25 PM

    Looks grand! Never been to montreal before

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