My partner and I went here with high hopes (we have been to Notre Dame in Paris which is STUNNING). I hate to say this about a religious building, but it was a letdown. First of all, the price is expensive. And you can't see much other than what's on the first floor. Is it beautiful? Of course. But I feel robbed. We went to the Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal and had a MUCH better time (and get this...it's FREE). Personally, I would skip the Notre-Dame and head here. The views are spectacular and there's a LOT more to see (you can roam around 5 or 6 floors).

Overall, it's an amazing basilica. The exterior plaza provides a nice setting and unobstructive view of the entry with holiday lightings. The interior is magnificant with its blue light theme and ornate architecture. The entry fee is $15 per person and you can return during the day.

Beautiful interior, very well maintained, the balconies are quite special. In front of the Basilique is a nice square where you can enjoy performances of talented street singers. Definitely worth passing by.

Highly recommend the AURA light and music show in the Basilica. It is beautiful, moving, and just the right length at 25 minutes. More churches should do this as a way of celebrating the beauty and history, as well as generating funds for repairs and maintenance.

Highly recommend visiting and walking around the entire perimeter inside and then sitting down to soak it all in. Amazing place and stunning art and architecture. I also recommend purchasing your tickets online ahead of time so you can skip ticket line which was very long when we arrived. We purchased tickets online right there and were able to skip the line and go right in

The signs are confusing mentioning different prices outside the door but the price is actually $15 per person which is the best $15 dollars spent ever as the inside is stunning. The photos cannot do it justice. That wow factor as we entered this morning will be remembered forever !

I visited this during a freezing cold Christmas visit in December. Montreal was full of snow and slush, but this beautiful building captivated me from the very first sight and I was not disappointed! It costs $15 (Canadian) to get in. As there was a steady stream of people going in, I thought it might be busy, but not only was it HUGE, but tourists are respectful, quiet and there was room for everyone. What an incredible place the Basilica is! There are beautiful glass panels, frescos, paintings and statues absolutely everywhere and the scenery on the ceiling and back fresco is out of this world. There are huge benches for you to sit down, take it all in and even use the prayer room (for the price of a $2 candle). You can take pictures and videos if you wish, which is great, because you won't want to miss ANY of what is inside! There are also washrooms at the back and the Basilica itself is warm and has a very special atmosphere. Definitely the best place to visit in Montreal in the winter and I would highly recommend anyone go there - it's the best $15 I've spent in a long time.

A beautiful church with quite a history. The signage is done well and you can spend quite some time examining the interiors. Beautiful colors and the organ and stained glass windows were amazing. Definitely need to have this on your itinerary when in Montreal.

Friend and I stopped here on a Friday morning around 11am. Ordered our tickets online ($15 per person) but it really didn't make a difference since we still needed to stand in the same line to get in and could have bought them on site. It is a self guided tour of the basilica and there are small signs around the church explaining certain statues and frescos. The inside is just beautiful. Was very quiet & peaceful as you would expect even with a number of people doing the self guided tour. Everyone was very respectful of the church and the people in it.

What an amazing place to visit! The place is just beautiful throughout. They had a long line to visit but I was able to secure the tickets online from my phone and then skip the line. I highly recommend doing this as it will save you lots of time. The visit doesn't take too long but it's absolutely worth it!