NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL

The Cathedral is located on Sussex Dr. between St. Patrick and Guigues,
across from the National Gallery.

OFFICE
56 Guigues Ave, Ottawa, K1N 5H5
Phone: 613-241-7496
Fax: 613-241-1627
info@notredameottawa.com

OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday 9-12, 1-4

During July and August we will be closed Fridays @ 12 Noon

15 minutes before each mass

Confessors understand both English and French

A campaign was launched on May 26th, 2019 to help us preserve one of Canada's musical gems: the organ here at Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica.

It is the first organ to use electric key action in North America and one of the three outstanding organs in the history of the Casavant firm.

Please pick up a leaflet at the main entrance for more information on what the project entailed.

Welcome to Notre-Dame Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic archbishop of Ottawa and the mother-church of the archdiocese of Ottawa. This historic building, begun in 1841, is the largest and oldest standing church in the nation's capital.

It is both the gathering place of a lively community of believers and a splendid example of Canadian religious art.  

You are always welcome to join us in worship on Sundays and weekdays, or to drop in for moments of quiet prayer and meditation.

Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica is featured in the following blog:
https://www.flightnetwork.com.au/blog/ottawas-top-15-alternate-entertainment-options/ as one of the top 15 places to visit in Ottawa.  We are number 13 on the list along with other interesting destinations such as festivals, theatre, comedy, outdoor activities, etc.

On the last Sunday of every month, a group of volunteers hosts Coffee Sunday after the English Noon Mass.  All are welcome for some fellowship and community building. Please join us on the following Sundays:
June 23

Once more this year, we will be providing free guided tours of the Cathedral during the summer months. In order to plan your visit, please see the schedule of guided tours and the tour guide's availability.  Groups of 20 of more are asked to contact the office at info@notredameottawa.com or at 613-241-7496 to confirm their presence.  We hope that you will enjoy your visit to the Cathedral.  Please note that events that are not presently on our calendar, such as funerals and other liturgies, could bring about changes to this schedule.
English tours: 9 am, 11 am, 2 pm and 3 pm
French tours: 10 am and 1 pm
June: In English only:  15(am), 22(am), 29 and 30
          Both languages: 12,14,16(pm), 17(pm),
                                  18,19,20,21,24,25,26,2 and 28
July: In English only: 7(pm), 13, 20(am), 21(pm) and 27
        Both languages: 1,2,3,4,5(am), 6(am), 8,9,10,11,12,14(pm), 15(pm)
                                 16,17,18,19,22,23,24,25,26,28,28(pm), 29,30,31
August: In English only: 3(am), 4(pm), 5(pm),11(pm),17 and 24(am)
            Both languages: 2(am), 6.7.8.9.10(am), 12,13,14,15,16,18(pm), 19,20,
                                    21,22,23,26,27,28,29,30

Come hear our newly refurbished organ!

Tuesday July 16th, at 7:30 pm: Jennifer Loveless and the Fernwood Brass; part of Music & Beyond Festival; tickets: musicandbeyond.ca or at the door.

Wednesday July 24th, at 8 pm: Barbara Hallam-Price; free will offering.

Wednesday August 7th, at 8 pm: Jonathan Oldergarm; free will offering.

Wednesday August 21st, at 8 pm: Matthew Larkin; free will offering.