The itinerary for my trip to Montreal in 2018 included two important churches to visit – the Notre Dame Basilica and St. Joseph’s Oratory.  Both were spectacular churches with amazing architecture, stain glass windows, frescos, and history that kept me spell bound for hours. 

However, my favorite church in Montreal was found by simply browsing through the city! 

This church was named a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1989.  Known as the “mother church” of the English-speaking Catholics in Montreal, it is also the oldest English-speaking Roman Catholic Church in Montreal.

In 1991, St. Patrick’s Basilica was named a National Historic Site of Canada.

It is always good to have an itinerary when traveling, but it is even better to make sure your itinerary gives you ample time to browse.  It is amazing the things you find when you set your mind to explore with no time limit and no agenda!

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