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Notre Dame Basilica
56 Guigues Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
+1 613 241 7496
site: Notre Dame Basilica
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  • Orient Rated: Rating of 4 out of 5

    Notre Dame Basilica

    Attraction | by Orient a 35 year old female from Toronto | May 08 '09

    "Visited Notre Dame Basilica"

    Beautiful Cathedral. This is where we had our morning worship. I'm not Catholic, but I appreciate the priest's message, even if he had to shift fro...

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More information on Notre Dame Basilica

Built between 1839 and 1885, this neo-Gothic cathedral situated on Sussex Drive on the edge of the Byward Market is the oldest surviving church in Ottawa. Its twin spires and gilded Madonna are easily identifiable from nearby Parliament Hill and the surrounding area. The interior of the church is brightly painted and decorated with carved features, exquisite stained glass windows and hundreds of statues of various religious figures. The church is open daily for self-guided tours and prayer.

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Hours

Mo to Fr from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM,Mo to Fr from 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM

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