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St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

3800 Chemin Queen Mary, Montreal, Quebec H3V 1H6, Canada
514-733-8211
Ranked #7 of 208 attractions in Montreal
4.5 of 5 stars 173 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount-Royal is the largest shrine dedicated to Saint Joseph in the world. You must come visit our treasures like the votive...... more » Owner description: Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount-Royal is the largest shrine dedicated to Saint Joseph in the world. You must come visit our treasures like the votive chapel containing 10,000 lights and votive candles, our marvelous museum with a permanent exhibit of hundreds of creches from around the world, the Chapel of Brother Andre built in 1904, the heart of Brother Andre, our spectacular gardens containing the Way of Cross, the Crypt Church and the majestic Basilica. Saint Joseph's Oratory is a must during your visit in Montreal. Welcome to all! « less
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Cairo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

You have to get up to see it your self . its truely amazing. More

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Sarnia, Canada
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Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

Really impressive structure built upon a hill. Aside from taking some good looking photo's there isn't a lot to behold. Can now remove it off my check list of things to do in Montreal. More

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Mount Pearl NL
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We liked the opportunity to reflect and enjoy some peaceful time while visiting the city of Montreal. More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

As a Christian of a different faith, I was really impressed. I haven't been to Europe, but this place has the vibe I would expect there. Lots of beautiful sculptures and different types of art. Love the booming organ in both chapels (not the right word). Lots of very interesting things to see. Probably my most enjoyable site that I... More

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Rochester, NY
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This is an enormous building. It is close to a subway, so the grounds are easy to access but be prepared for a lot of walking to get up to the buildings and within the churches. The oratory is very modern and quite a jarring contrast to Notre Dame. However, the windows and art-work were impressive to me. Its sheer... More

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North Vancouver, Canada
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Once you reach the oratory, is somewhat disappointing. The doom is impressive, the staff are unfriendly, not too helpful either. The whole pilgrimage thing is overblown. Nice to visit but not a must see item on my itinerary. More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

interesting place to visit. Great view of the city. More

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Alberta, Canada
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Reviews in 78 cities Reviews in 78 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The most incredibly sight in this rather bleak church (not anywhere as beautiful as Sacré Coeur in Paris, France) is the huge pile of votive objects (crutches) left by people who claim that Brother André cured them of their illnesses. More

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Montreal, Canada
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Nice view in the dome. Look pretty modern for a chuch of the 20's, Good to see once specialy if you are not very spiritual. Small version of the basilique Sacré-Coeur at Montmartre, Paris. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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It was a spiritually awakening day. To see all the people that visit and flock to this church is amazing. It shows that people still have faith and hope. It also shows the strength that people have in the belief of miracles. More

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