A 19th century treasure illuminated by 21st century technology
This experience offers a four-act multimedia display of dynamic light with orchestral music. The multimedia show pays tribute to the building’s interior decoration and architecture, accompanied by a powerful and moving soundtrack. The awe-inspiring visual effects are a myriad of contrasts that highlight this extraordinary historic treasure in all its grandeur. The result is a powerful and majestic sensory experience to be enjoyed year-round. Tickets are here.
A brief history of a big Basilica
Early in the 19th century, the congregation of Notre-Dame parish began to outgrow their first parish church, which was built in the 17th century across from today’s church. The new Notre-Dame church, with its stately Gothic Revival design, was built over a period of several decades, with construction beginning in 1824. The towers were completed a little later, in the 1840s. The Sainte Chapelle in Paris was the inspiration behind the interior decoration that we see today. When it was completed, it was the largest place of worship in North America at the time. Today, the Notre-Dame Basilica is a place of national importance, playing host to, among others, the funerals of prominent figures (Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Maurice “Rocket” Richard, etc.) and celebrity weddings (think back to Céline Dion’s impressive headdress in 1994).
