Saint Joseph's Oratory
Mount Royal, Montréal
- Daily
- 6:30 to 21:00
Museum 10:00 to 16:30. Garden of the Way of the Cross open May 1 to Thanksgiving. Hours may change without notice.
Source: saint-joseph.org, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A large shrine on the slope of Mount Royal with a basilica, crypt church, votive chapel and museum. Access to the Oratory is free for everyone.
Insider tip
The shrine is open 6:30 to 21:00 and the doors close 10 minutes earlier. The museum is open 10:00 to 16:30, with the ticket counter closing at 16:00. Guided tours cost $8 per person and need a reservation.
What's on near Saint Joseph's Oratory
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Saint Joseph's Oratory, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.
Conférence: Le sud-est américain - des plages et beaucoup plus (Adultes)
Time 2:00 pm
Talk. Free, registration required. At Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges.
Rencontre d'auteur avec Luc Patry
Time 2:00 pm
Author or panel talk. Free, registration required. At Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges.
Spectacle : Noël Ensemble (Famille)
Time 2:00 pm
Show. Free, registration required. At Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges.
Stay nearby Hotels near Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges, 12 to 13 December
Concert commenté (Grand public)
Time 2:00 pm
Concert. Free, registration required. At Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges.
Stay nearby Hotels near Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges, 16 to 17 December
Travaux d'aiguille - atelier intergénérationnel
Time 10:30-13:30
Activity at Bibliothèque de Côte-des-Neiges, free, listed on the City of Montréal events calendar (montreal.ca).
Smaller local events nearby
Christmas concert of the Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal Classical and opera
Sun 13 Dec · Basilica, Saint Joseph's Oratory, Mount Royal
A Christmas concert by the Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal, conducted by Andrew Gray, in the Oratory's basilica.
Free, voluntary contribution · 15:30 · Map · Source: Saint Joseph's Oratory · Concert de Noël traditionnel des Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal
Nearby
Around Mount Royal
The mountain, its lookouts and the Sunday drumming
Mount Royal is the green hill in the middle of the island, and the park on it covers wooded trails, lookouts, Beaver Lake and a path to the cross. It also holds two big cemeteries, Saint Joseph's Oratory on the western slope and the Sunday Tam-Tams at the foot. The park marks its 150th anniversary with activities from June 2026 to May 2027.
Mount Royal has 11 places on the Roam Montréal map: 6 landmarks, 2 parks and gardens, 2 viewpoints and 1 church or basilica. Read the Mount Royal guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Saint Joseph's Oratory?
- 3800 Queen Mary Road, Montréal, QC.
- What are the opening hours of Saint Joseph's Oratory?
- Daily 6:30 to 21:00. Museum 10:00 to 16:30. Garden of the Way of the Cross open May 1 to Thanksgiving. Hours may change without notice.
- How do I get to Saint Joseph's Oratory?
- The nearest station is Côte-des-Neiges (Blue line). Saint Joseph's Oratory is in Mount Royal, Montréal.
- How much does Saint Joseph's Oratory cost?
- Nothing. Saint Joseph's Oratory is free to visit.
- How long do you need at Saint Joseph's Oratory?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Saint Joseph's Oratory?
- Weekday mornings.
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