Notre-Dame-du-Cap Basilica
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| Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap | |
Notre-Dame-du-Cap Basilica
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| Location | Trois-Rivières, Quebec |
| Country | Canada |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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| Status | Cathedral |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Norman-Gothic |
The Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap is a basilica in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. It is an important Catholic sanctuary which receives thousands of pilgrims each year.
The structure was originally built as a church in 1720. The first pilgrimage to the Sanctuary was made on May 7, 1883. In 1964, the present basilica was inaugurated, and the sanctuary officially became a minor basilica. It is operated by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap Trois-Rivières, Quebec
The 20th Century Basilica, Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Pont Chapelets, Basilica of Notre-Dame-du-Cap Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Main Entrance
aerial picture of Notre-Dame-du-Cap
Coordinates: 46°22′5″N 72°29′51″W / 46.36806°N 72.49750°W
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