Top Things to do in Canada
Things to do in Canada, Canada: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
World class skiing, decadent European style cuisine, ornamental cathedrals, peaceful island life…Canada is a patchwork of thriving cities and majestic wilderness. Montreal beckons travelers with its French charm and booming cultural landscape. In Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is a vision of Frank Gehry architecture and national artistic treasures. The gleaming mountain ranges of Banff set a stunning backdrop for an exploration of the Canadian Rockies.
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1. Saint Ann's Roman Catholic Church
2. Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,275 reviews
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount-Royal, founded by Saint Brother André in 1904, is a catholic sanctuary and the largest shrine dedicated to Saint Joseph in the world. It receives over 2 million visitors yearly. We welcome everyone to partake in panoramic views, music concerts and special religious celebrations; come discover natural, cultural and spiritual treasures in the heart of the city. You will marvel at the votive chapel containing 10,000 candles, the Oratory Museum featuring nativity scenes from around the world, the Original Chapel, the spectacular Garden of the Way of Cross, the Crypt Church and the largest domed Basilica in North America.
Reviewed By SanjayB101 - Vadodara, India
A beautiful,enchanting,calm,peaceful place for prayer is Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.A must visit place of Montreal.and by seeing its beauty from outside ,u r spellbound.A well heighted green dome which gives you a feeling that its moving -when u see the Dome from down and clouds are moving-a beautiful feeling,moreover from there u can see most of the Montreal and if its evening may be a nice sunset also.Its a place of prayer but now designated as National Historic Site of Canada. so many visitors are coming every day to see its marvel inside and outside both.The Basilica is dedicated to Saint Joseph and herein Brother Andre -who had miraculous healing power which helped so many pilgrims-heart of Brother Andre is well-kept in Church museum .inside also a decorated big altar and peaceful surrounding.just like Notre Dame Basilica this Basilica has also got big harmonica which is played every time. a worth and must visit Basilica in Montreal.
3. Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,262 reviews
This Catholic church dedicated to Mary, Queen of the World, was modeled after Rome's St. Peter's Church.
Reviewed By thedowntowngirl2
They have services 3 times a day so check that out before you go visit. I live downtown, so I attend mass here weekly.
4. St. Paul's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 178 reviews
Built from timbers brought by sea from Boston in 1749, this historic site was the cathedral of the first Anglican bishop of Nova Scotia.
Reviewed By yankeefan730 - Burlington, Canada
We just happened to be in Halifax during that city's Doors Open program, and so took advantage of the opportunity to visit St. Paul's Church which dates back to 1749. As a church with so much history, including a constant reminder of the Halifax Explosion, this church blends that history with a testament to its roots with numerous tablets situated around the walls. A colourful brochure helps guides visitors through the sanctuary while providing interesting details including the fact that it is the oldest building in Halifax..
5. Basilique Cathedrale - Notre-Dame-de-Quebec
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,576 reviews
This famous 17th-century cathedral has been restored several times but still provides visitors with an ambiance of centuries past.
Reviewed By ldjs - Fort Lee, United States
Beautiful cathedral with very unusual image of Christ holding the cross, lots of gold leaf and the holy door to open again in 2025. Canadian dignitaries are buried here. The cathedral is quite important for Quebec and Canada and a heritage site. Definitely worth a visit.
6. Westminster Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Stroll the trails of the beautiful monastery grounds or attend mass in the ornate chapel.
Reviewed By mindyderro - North Vancouver, Canada
I have been here before for retreats.I find the surrounding very serene,the walk around is invigorating and you see the beautiful view of the Valley and the Fraser River. I have taken my three friends who have never been to the abbey and it was a spiritual visit for them to be there for the first time.
7. Notre Dame Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,340 reviews
This beautiful and ornate gothic-style cathedral is recognized by its twin spires.
Reviewed By michaelrG7733SL - Wagga Wagga, Australia
Not being religious we still wanted to see Notre Dame and were not disappointed. The building is old and spectacular and reverential. We were lucky in that the Basilica was hosting a female choir at the time so we had the pleasure of exploring the marvelous stained glass windows and ornate columns whilst listening to their pleasant singing. There was a queue to get in and we had to wait 20 minutes to get in but it was well worth it.
8. International Buddhist Society (Buddhist Temple)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
The International Buddhist Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America, housing the largest Buddhist statue on the continent and the largest Buddhist mural in the world.
Reviewed By creneacet - Irving, United States
Simply peaceful, informative, full of beauty and nature. I enjoyed my tour of the Buddhist temple in Vancouver. It was free to enter, just leave a slight donation. Once you walk in, think positive thoughts, pray, become uplifted with spirituality and beauty.
9. St. John's Catholic Church
10. St. Mary's Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By 476jael - Long Island, United States
During our “10-Day Canada and New England” cruise aboard Caribbean Princess ship, we visited St. Mary’s Basilica in Halifax, a National Historic Site of Canada. From outside the basilica, its Gothic façade and tall spire looked somewhat unusual, because they were all built with white granite. When we entered the basilica, we were pleasantly surprised by so elegant nave, which gave us such a warm feel, unlike typical Gothic cathedrals’s oppressive feel. Simplistic and, yet, very elegant nave had pristine decors with white columns and beautiful stained glass windows. In spite of high Gothic style vaulted ceiling and tall columns, we felt as if we were inside a warm Renaissance style nave. The pipe organ was also placed in an elegant way. We were so fortunate to witness a wedding ceremony for a lovely couple taking place during our visit. We quietly sat down in the back of the nave, and watched the ceremony in a beautiful setting for a while before quietly leaving the nave. We had such a memorable and pleasant time visiting this basilica. We highly recommend visiting this basilica during your visit to Halifax.
