Montreal - City Sights

Notre-Dame Basilica

In which year was the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montréal officially completed?

1829

Who was the architect responsible for designing the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montréal?

James O'Donnell

What architectural style is the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montréal known for?

Gothic revival

Which famous Canadian singer was married at the Notre-Dame Basilica in 1994?

Céline Dion

What is the name of the massive bell located in the West Tower of the Basilica?

Jean-Baptiste

Which notable Canadian Prime Minister's state funeral was held at the Notre-Dame Basilica in 2000?

Pierre Trudeau

Which renowned composer's Requiem is traditionally performed at the Basilica during the holiday season?

Mozart

What is the name of the organ with over 7,000 pipes located in the Basilica?

Casavant Frères Organ

What honor was bestowed upon the Notre-Dame Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1982?

Elevated to the status of Minor Basilica

What is the significance of the twin towers of the Notre-Dame Basilica?

They symbolize perseverance and temperance

Mount Royal

What is the highest peak of Mount Royal, reaching 233 meters above sea level?

Colline de la Croix

Who named Mount Royal during his 1535 expedition, giving Montréal its name?

Jacques Cartier

Which landscape architect, also known for designing New York's Central Park, planned Mount Royal Park?

Frederick Law Olmsted

What is the name of the iconic illuminated cross atop Mount Royal, first erected in 1643?

Mount Royal Cross

Which artificial lake, shaped like a four-leaf clover, is a popular spot on Mount Royal?

Beaver Lake

What is the name of the popular lookout point offering panoramic views of downtown Montréal?

Kondiaronk Belvedere

Which weekly summer event features drum circles and dancing near the George-Étienne Cartier Monument?

Tam-Tams

What is the name of the main trail that winds up Mount Royal, designed for gradual ascent?

Olmsted Path

Which mineral, first discovered on Mount Royal, is named after the mountain?

Mountroyalite

Which Indigenous name was given to Mount Royal's Outremont peak in 2017, meaning "place of the big fire"?

Tiohtià:ke Otsira'kéhne

St. Joseph's Oratory

What is the name of the lay brother who founded Saint Joseph's Oratory in 1904?

Brother André Bessette

What is the height of the dome of Saint Joseph's Oratory, making it one of the tallest in the world?

97 meters

Which architectural style characterizes the exterior of Saint Joseph's Oratory?

Renaissance Revival

Which artist created the stained glass windows illustrating Saint Joseph's life in the Oratory?

Marius Plamondon

What is the seating capacity of the basilica at Saint Joseph's Oratory?

2,000

Which musical instrument at the Oratory was built by Rudolf von Beckerath and has 78 stops?

Pipe organ

How many steps lead up to the entrance of Saint Joseph's Oratory, often climbed by pilgrims on their knees?

283

What is the name of the outdoor path at the Oratory featuring life-size Stations of the Cross?

Gardens of the Way of the Cross

Which musical instrument at the Oratory consists of 56 bells and was originally cast for the Eiffel Tower?

Carillon

Which religious congregation was founded by Saint André Bessette, the founder of Saint Joseph's Oratory?

Congregation of Holy Cross