Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

"The gigantic oratory honors St Joseph, Canada’s patron saint." Full review

"Consecrated as a basilica in 2004, it came into being through the efforts of Brother André, a lay brother in the Holy Cross order who earned a reputation as a healer." Full review

"Were taken by surprise at the grand cathedral in front of us. The structure itself is very impressive and it offers some of the best views of the city." Full review

"This famous Catholic pilgrimage site is also home to a votive chapel, museum, the chapel of Saint Brother André (original chapel) and a Station of the Cross." Full review

"City law dictates that this mountaintop cathedral containing the heart of a saint is to remain the tallest building in town. " Full review

"One of the city’s most impressive religious buildings, the basilica has a history that began with André Bessette, a lay brother who became famous for his miracle cures." Full review

"The immense basilica, with one of the largest domes in the world, continues to draw pilgrims. The central stairway leading up the hill is closed to the general public." Full review

"One of the world’s great Catholic basilicas...More than 2 million people visit the pilgrimage site each year, and its dome is the third-largest of its kind in the world. " Full review

"The inside of the basilica is decorated with intricately carved murals and thousands of votive candles leading to the crypt. St. Joseph's Oratory receives several million visitors each year " Full review

"It’s Montréal’s highest point, with an enormous dome 97m (318 ft.) high...the church is largely Italian Renaissance in style, its giant copper dome recalling the shape of the Duomo in Florence" Full review