Byward Market - Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Basilique Notre-Dame
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Notre Dame Basilica
1841-1843
| — | 375-385, promenade Sussex / 375-385 Sussex Drive | — |
Cette structure néo-gothique est l'église la plus ancienne d'Ottawa. Ses deux clochers ont été érigés en 1858. En 1848, on la nomma Cathédrale du diocèse d'Ottawa et plus tard, on lui accorda le titre de Basilique. Son intérieur sculpté et peint constitue sa plus grande richesse.
Propriété désignée Historique 1978
This gothic revival structure is the oldest surviving church in Ottawa. Its twin steeples were erected in 1858. In 1848 it was named the Cathedral of the diocese of Ottawa, then later was granted the title, Basilica. Its chief glory is its carved and painted interior.
Designated Heritage Property 1978
Erected 1978 by Ville d’Ottawa / City of Ottawa.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 45° 25.786′ N, 75° 41.806′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Byward Market - Parliament Hill. It is on Sussex Drive (Route 93) north of St. Patrick Street (Route 44), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located beside the sidewalk, directly in front of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 385 Sussex Drive, Ottawa ON K1N 1J9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Historic Notre Dame Cathedral Restoration (here, next to this marker); Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica / Basilique cathédrale Notre-Dame (within shouting distance of this marker); La Salle Academy Tercentenary (within shouting distance of this marker); De La Salle Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); The College of Bytown (within shouting distance of this marker); Valade House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alphonse Rochon House / Maison Alphonse Rochon (about 90 meters away); Transportation on Confederation Boulevard / Transports en commun sur le boul. de la Confédération (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.
Regarding Basilique Notre-Dame / Notre Dame Basilica. Canadian Register of Historic Places #8448. Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica was formally recognized under the Ontario Heritage Act by the City of Ottawa in 1978.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa, Ontario
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1. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica. Notre Dame is an eclectic mix of various architectural styles. The original design was modeled after the Neoclassical St. Patrick's church in Quebec City. However, in 1844 Adrien Telmon and Damase Dandurand decided to change the style of Notre Dame from Neoclassical to Gothic Revival. The front doorways, which were already finished, retained their Neoclassical round-headed arches. The ashlar of the façade and the quoins on the towers also reveal the church's Neoclassical roots. However, the vaulting and the windows were demolished and rebuilt in the Gothic Revival style. (Submitted on June 20, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (Wikipedia). The interior of the church is brightly painted and decorated with carved features, exquisite stained glass windows and hundreds of statues of various religious figures. Louis-Philippe Hébert completed thirty large wooden sculptures in the choir. At the end of the choir, the Holy Family is completed with saints John the Baptist and Patrick, the patron saints of French and Irish Catholics. (Submitted on June 20, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 20, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.




