About Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

Saint-Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is the largest church in Canada and is one of the largest shrines in the world devoted to a saint. It started as a small chapel in 1904 as the Roman Catholic basilica had grown to contain a cryptic church, a museum, gardens, a 56-bell carillon, and one of the largest church domes in the world. Saint Joseph's Oratory has 283 steps, of which pilgrims climb 99 on their knees to show their sincerity. It is believed that people from different parts of the world come to seek healing in this shrine with a belief of healing miracles. Built by Saint André Bessette, a Roman Catholic priest who was famed for his healing miracles. The Oratory's most outstanding feature is its magnificent Renaissance-style dome, the third-largest in the world after Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City and the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in the Ivory Coast.

Must See

  • Votive Chapel
  • Brother André's Tomb
  • Statuette of Saint Joseph
  • Crypt Terrace
  • View of Montreal
  • Oratory's Museum
  • The way of the Cross Gardens
  • Brother André's Exhibition
  •  Basilica and Grand Organ
  •  Blessed Sacrament Chapel
  •  Brother André's room
  • Original Chapel
  • Works of art
  • Les Petits Chanteurs
  • du Mont-Royal boy choir

How to reach

There are Various Sources through which one can reach to Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal:

  • Bus- Bus Line 11 takes 12 minutes from station Chemin du Chalet and Line 368 bus takes 25 minutes from du Mont-Royal / du Parc to Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Fare Cost is $4 CAD
  • Taxi- Uber from Montreal to Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Fare Cost is $11 - $14 CAD
  • Walk- Walk from Montreal to Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal takes 45 minutes.

Tips

  • Saint Joseph’s Oratory is a must for people who are known as planners and history buffs. Wear comfortable walking shoes and prepare to climb 280 steps to reach the main basilica. 
  • The oratory is wheelchair accessible; wheelchairs are available for free at the votive chapel. 
  • Guided tours are available for $5 from June through September. 
  • Mass is typically held in French, though there’s also the occasional mass held in English place of Roman Catholic worship,
  • The oratory is busiest on Sundays.
  • Go on a weekday for a quieter visit.
  • Go prepared for a long walk with climbing stairs, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water
  • Drive up the main entrance is also possible but the parking is limited

Visit Time

Sunday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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