Looking up the chancel of Notre-Dame Basilica in Old Montréal: a ribbed Gothic Revival vault painted in deep blue, violet and gold rises over the carved wooden altarpiece and choir stalls.

Church / Old Montréal

Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal

WORTH THE $16

Montréal's most over-the-top interior, a blue-and-gold Gothic Revival nave, plus a Moment Factory light show at night.

From home: 22 min walk; 1.63 km, or 6 min by car
Spend: $$$$; est. $16-43.5 per person
Our dates: Open Tue-Thu. Mon holiday hours unconfirmed; Give it about 1 hour for the visit; AURA 25 min show, 40-45 min with illuminated stations

The verdict

Go, and pay for the ticket rather than peeking at the door. The interior is the reason to come, and the self-guided visit takes about an hour. It is an easy, weatherproof Old Montréal anchor for a mid-October day; if you want the spectacle, add AURA in the evening. Catch: daytime closes at 4pm, and we could not confirm Thanksgiving Monday hours.

Brief list pick
Self-guided visit of about an hour, 24 points of interest
Evening AURA light and music show by Moment Factory

Vibe check

elegant/moody/old school

Best forrainy day, architecture, first-timers in Old Montréal

What it costs

$$$$Est. $16-43.5 / person

Adult sightseeing from $16 plus tax; AURA adult from $37 before tax; combo from $43.50. Senior $15, student $14, child 6-16 $10, under 6 free.

From a published source. Québec purchases carry the 5% federal GST plus the 9.975% Québec Sales Tax (QST, TVQ in French): 14.975% combined on taxable items. Tourisme Montréal: it is customary to tip restaurant servers, taxi drivers and hairdressers 15% of the bill, before taxes. Bellhops, porters and doormen generally get at least $2 per bag or service; coffee and food counters often have a tip cup by the register.

On our dates

Mon-Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12:30-4pm (sightseeing visit); AURA evenings, times on Fever

Mon 12Maybe9am to 4pmThanksgiving: holiday hours unconfirmed
Tue 13Open9am to 4pm
Wed 14Open9am to 4pm
Thu 15Open9am to 4pm

Thanksgiving MondayOfficial hours page and sightseeing page carry no holiday or Thanksgiving notice; no explicit statement for Oct 12, 2026. Call 514-842-2925.

Full week

Mon	9am to 4pm
Tue	9am to 4pm
Wed	9am to 4pm
Thu	9am to 4pm
Fri	9am to 4pm
Sat	9am to 4pm
Sun	12:30pm to 4pm

Official page labels times EST. Online purchase needed after 4pm. AURA schedule varies by season and is not published on the official pages.

Hours from the venue's own listing, checked Oct 8, 2026.

Is it worth it?

Yes. A cheap, covered hour that delivers the single most dramatic interior in the city. AURA is optional and worth it if you want an evening plan in Old Montréal.

Best time: Weekday late morning, or evening for AURA
Time needed: About 1 hour (AURA adds 40-45 min)
Cost: Adult $16 plus tax; AURA adult from $37 before tax; combo from $43.50
Weather: Fully indoors, good in rain or cold. Daylight helps the stained glass.
This season: AURA schedule varies by season; STM pass holders get 15% off AURA at the box office during Oct 1-31, 2026, subject to availability.

Good forrainy day, architecture lovers, evening activity