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McCord Stewart MuseumvsNotre-Dame Basilica

Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, McCord Museum is preferred by most reviewers compared to Notre-Dame Basilica. McCord Museum has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 5 reviews such as Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.

McCord Stewart Museum
8/10
690 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E9, Canada
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This museum is fresh at each visit, and it boasts two appealing new permanent exhibitions." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"In its cramped but welcoming galleries, the McCord Museum of Canadian History houses over one million artifacts and documents." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Provides a fascinating insight into Canadian history, from the era of the First Nations to the present day." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"This museum has always been a favorite for both its rotating exhibits and its extensive permanent collection. It is home to 1,451,000 objects, images, and manuscripts." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The beloved mid-size McCord Museum, near McGill University, is a social history museum that celebrates life in Montreal, past and present." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This museum is fresh at each visit, and it boasts two appealing new permanent exhibitions: “Montréal: Points of View,” touching on the lives of first inhabitants and the spirit of the city today, and “Wearing Our Identity: The First People’s Collection,” which presents a respectful look at the relationship of the region’s First Nations to their clothing, which often is made of animal pelts" Full review
Notre-Dame Basilica
8/10
424 Rue Saint Sulpice, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1, Canada
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Montréal's famous landmark, Notre-Dame Basilica, is a visually pleasing if slightly gaudy symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"As visitors enter, eyes are drawn to the ensemble of white oak statues, part of the imposing reredos that stands out against the background's soft blue hues." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"This is definitely the mother of all cathedrals in Montreal. It is so ornate and peaceful inside, you can’t help but be awed by its beauty. " Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The church features two soaring towers and stands as a dramatic example of the Gothic Revival style. Its grand interior is filled with hundreds of intricate wooden carvings and religious statues." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"It is said that when architect James O'Donnell designed the Notre-Dame Basilica in 1824, he was so moved by the outcome that he himself converted to Catholicism." Full review

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