Cathedrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde (Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral) is Montreal’s first catholic cathedral. The previous building was burned in 1852 and the then bishop Ignace Bourget decided to built a new more magnificent one. He commissioned Victor Bourgeau with the task and asked him to model the church on the St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

The new basilica was completed in 1894 and the roof was adorned with 13 statues of Montreal’s patron saints.

The altar canopy in the cathedral is a copy of Bernini’s altar made for St. Peters and was cast in copper and gold. Although the Basilica is not as magnificent as the one in Rome is still a popular tourist attraction. It was declared a National Historic Site of Canada.

Where is Cathedrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde: 1085 Rue de la Cathedrale

How to get to Cathedrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde: Subway Orange line to Bonaventure station

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM; Saturday from 7:30 AM to 8:30PM and Sunday from 8:30AM to 7:30PM


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