Crypt

In the crypt beneath the current chapel, showcases, panels and photos enable us to relive the history of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel. The first faubourg of Ville-Marie developed around this church.
A place of pilgrimage erected by Marguerite Bourgeoys, first stone church of Montreal, cradle of the English-speaking Catholic community of Montreal (English, Irish and Scottish families), sailors’ chapel, sanctuary and concert hall, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours has survived three centuries of incidents and assorted changes. However, its doors have always remained open to the faithful and to tourists from around the world.