It’s a small chapel in the heart of old Montreal, the oldest church in town. It’s quiet and uplifting in a nostalgic touching way. It’s neither grand nor monumental, but very beautiful, particularly the ceiling over the sanctuary. The story of the first Canadian saint Marguerite Bourgeoys who the church is dedicated to, is really moving and meaningful. Her tomb in white marble is in the church.
You can climb to the top and the views of the port and the city on two different levels are breathtaking.
There is a small museum and a gift store. You have to pay for the climb which is totally worth it, but the chapel is free.
Very glad we stopped by, a lot of history here.