Saint Joseph's Oratory, Minor basilica in Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal, Canada.
The Renaissance-style basilica stands 105 meters long with copper-covered domes and granite walls on the northwestern slope of Mount Royal.
Construction began in 1924 under Brother André's guidance, starting as a wooden chapel before evolving into a grand basilica completed in 1967.
The oratory maintains a 56-bell carillon and a Beckerath organ with 5,800 pipes, hosting regular musical performances throughout the year.
The basilica welcomes visitors daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM, offering guided tours, a museum, gardens, and facilities for 2,000 worshippers.
The basilica's dome reaches 300 meters above sea level, making it the third-largest oratory worldwide after Yamoussoukro and Saint Peter's Basilica.
Location: Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
Inception: 1967
Architects: Dalbé Viau
Architectural style: Italian Renaissance
Length: 105 m
Made from material: granite, copper
Part of: Mont-Royal Heritage Site
Address: 3800 Chemin Queen-Mary H3V 1H6 Montréal
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06:30-21:00
Phone: +15147338211
Website: http://saint-joseph.org
GPS coordinates: 45.49244,-73.61726
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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