Experts' Choice Award Notre Dame De Quebec Basilica Cathedral
What the experts agree on
North America's oldest parish (founded 1674) impresses with its bold neo-Baroque interior despite a plain exterior. Rising from Upper Town's plaza, this resilient cathedral survived 1759 destruction and draws pilgrims seeking its sacred "holy door.
“A "holy door" was added to the church in 2014, as a special form of pilgrimage.”
– Fodor's
Travel + Leisure "Rising from a bustling plaza in the center of Upper Town, this impressive cathedral belongs to the oldest parish in North America." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Originally consecrated in 1674, the cathedral was destroyed during the fighting between French and British forces in 1759." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"The exterior may seem a bit dull (especially compared to the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Basilica just northeast of town), but the bold neo-Baroque interior is breathtaking." Full review
Frommer's "In 2014 it celebrated 350 years as home to the mother parish to all of North America." Full review
National Geographic
