Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Catholic Church

Happened to be out for a stroll when the church was having the Sunday service. Was welcomed in and allowed to stroll through the space. For its age it is quite beautiful. Lovely paintings and artifacts. Worth checking out or evening attending the service.

Church Construction of Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church began in 1688, making it one of North America's oldest churches. It was built on the ruins of Samuel de Champlain’s first home. Unfortunately, bombardments damaged it during the Battle of Québec but was rebuilt according to the original plans in 1763. The church was originally dedicated to the Infant Jesus, but after two successive political victories, the name Notre-Dame-des-Victoires came to commemorate them. this whole square with the church in the background - looks very beautiful and feels like you are in some European city Time: it's not open for visitors, A service is still held there every Sunday at 11 AM, and at that time, visitors are welcome. Restroom: if you need one, there is a very clean and spacious restroom right there at the square. Just beside the cafe [Café La Maison Smith Notre-Dame], it's there. see attached photo.

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires (Our Lady of Victories) church stands as a testament to Canada's rich history, being the oldest stone-built church erected in 1688. Its significance is further highlighted by the fact that it was the first church in Canada to be elevated to the rank of minor basilica by Pope Pius IX in 1874. This architectural marvel is nestled in the heart of Place-Royale in Old Quebec and holds the prestigious status of being a national historic site in Canada. The church draws in a steady stream of tourists, evident from the long queues that form at its entrance. Despite the wait, a visit to Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is an experience well worth every moment.

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is a nice little church, but let’s be honest, folks — it feels lifeless. You can tell the French never really wanted to stay in America. They didn’t invest, didn’t build anything impressive. Compare that to the Spanish — they spent fortunes! Churches, cathedrals, hospitals, universities — all magnificent, and many are now UNESCO World Heritage sites. This church? It’s cute, but there’s no grandeur, no investment. It’s like the French just came, looked around, and left. If you want to see real commitment, look at what the Spanish did. Big difference. Huge.

Small but historic church in the middle of the very busy (and touristy) Place Royale. Went to mass on Sunday. I appreciated how the priest acknowledged that some of the people in attendance didn't understand spoken French (like me) and he said some words in English at the start and the end of the mass. That was really cool and made me (and I'm guessing others) feel welcomed. They do give parishioners booklets in French or English that contain the proceedings and the scriptures of the mass. I really liked the vibe of this church and its priest. The coolest thing I saw was how they were letting children ring the church's bell (I would've love to do that myself but was afraid to ask). Tip: If you arrive EARLY, you can have breakfast at the Café La Maison Smith before mass.

It's nice esthetic view in Montreal. There are restaurant, there is live music and dance there is old painting, what else I needed! Nothing. Great experience. Must visit this place. This place also contains great history between French and British people. It's not even much crowded place. People are very friendly.

This is a beautiful small catholic church in Lower Quebec with a lot of history. It is on a plaza with numerous restaurants. It is in the plaza that features the recent frescoes on of Quebec's History on the side of a several tall buidlings. We enjoyed our short stop at the Church, its beautiful decor and history.

Beautiful church, a must see. Interesting piece of trivia: This place was featured in the 2002 Tom Hanks/Leonardo DiCaprio film " Catch Me If You Can". Beyond its Hollywood appearances, it is very noteworthy simply because it is one of the oldest churches in North America. This magnificent structure was constructed between 1687 and 1723. It was destroyed during The Battle of The Plains of Abraham ( "French and Indian War" for Americans, " Seven Years War" for Canadians), and then completely rebuilt. If you're in Old Quebec City, this is a must see. Apprecier/enjoy!