Basilique Cathedrale Notre-Dame

The Basilique Cathedrale Notre Dame is the largest church in Ottawa and the home of the Roman Catholic Church in the city. Although originally designed in the neo classical style, it was redesigned to the more popular neo Gothic style before the upper portion of the structure was started in the mid-​19^th Century.
The most outstanding features are the tin capped twin spires painted silver that are visible from many parts of the city, and the beautiful painted vaulted ceilings within. The nave, while simple has a deep blue ceiling between the ribs of the vaults that feels like the end of dusk on a clear night. There is a lot of statuary around the alter, depicting the holy family and many saints. The stained glass windows were replaced fairly recently, and while colorful, are far from outstanding.
The Cathedral is worth a visit, especially if you are in need of a reflective moment of prayer or a meditation.
On a hot Ontario summer day, it is a cool sanctuary.