The construction of the largest and oldest church in Ottawa started in 1841 according to a neo-classical plan by Antoine Robillard and Father John Francis Cannon. In 1844, after the lower section was finished, Father Pierre-Adrien Telmon, sent from France to finish the construction, decided to redesign the Church into a neo-gothic structure, finished in 1865.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica - facade
The interior decorations were designed by Canon Bouillon and created between 1876 and 1885. The sanctuary features more than 60 sculptures created by Philippe Hébert. The organ was built by Canadian organ manufacturer Casavant and has 4700 pipes.
nave
altar and sanctuary with sculptures created by Philippe Hébert
Casavant organ
Most of the original stained glass windows were replaced between 1956 and 1961 by new ones, created by Montreal artist Guido Nincheri.
