Photo credit: Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal
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Presentation

A place of nature, culture and spirituality, Saint Joseph’s Oratory welcomes you to the heart of the city. Founded in 1904, the most important shrine dedicated to Saint Joseph is an exceptional place of pilgrimage associated with Saint Brother André, its founder. The distinctive architecture of this building and especially its imposing dome, give it a remarkable physical and symbolic presence in Montreal. Be inspired by the rich heritage, works of art and exhibitions, organ and carillon concerts and the Garden of the Way of the Cross.

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Good to know

  • Food sold on site
  • Picnic area on site
  • Lodging on site
  • Family activities
  • Facilities designed for groups
  • Presentations on site
  • Welcome and information services in English and in French
  • Tour offered in English, in French and in Spanish
  • Tourism panels (blue panels)
  • Online exhibition/collection
  • Shop on site
  • Pedestrian trails on site

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National shrine

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Montreal is a place where people have come together for millennia, just like the many cultures and faiths represented today. Quebec’s metropolis is often referred to as the “City of a hundred bell towers,” and its religious architecture has been shaped by waves of immigration. In this vibrant multi-faith…

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