Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral

The Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral of Quebec

The Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral of Quebec is the main Catholic church of the city and a high place of the religious history of North America. The Quebec City audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this major sanctuary of Old Quebec.

A cradle of the faith in America

The Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral of Quebec is one of the oldest parishes in North America. Seat of the first Catholic diocese of the region, it has been rebuilt several times over the centuries. Its richly decorated interior, its gilded canopy and its crypt, where bishops and governors of New France rest, make it a treasure of religious heritage. It remains a major place of worship and memory of Old Quebec.

What to see

You admire the richly decorated interior, the gilded canopy and the crypt where figures of New France rest, in an atmosphere of contemplation. The Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral is one of the cradles of the faith in America. It is a major stop to be discovered with respect, in the heart of Old Quebec.

Practical information

The Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral lies in the heart of the upper town of Old Quebec, reachable on foot. A working Catholic place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary with celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Why is the Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral important?

Because it is one of the oldest parishes in North America, seat of the first diocese of the region, with its crypt where figures of New France rest.

Where is the Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral?

In the heart of the upper town of Old Quebec.