
Hilltop pilgrimage sanctuary with a neo-Gothic basilica, outdoor grotto and Stations of the Cross set into wooded slopes — offers intimate interior details (stained glass, altars) and panoramic views over Rigaud and the Ottawa Valley. Best light at sunrise/sunset for warm façades and silhouette shots; weekdays and early mornings reduce crowds. Small parking lot on Rue Bourget; site is accessible but expect steps to outdoor features. Seasonal pilgrimages and candlelight ceremonies add atmosphere—

Hilltop pilgrimage sanctuary with a neo-Gothic basilica, outdoor grotto and Stations of the Cross set into wooded slopes — offers intimate interior details (stained glass, altars) and panoramic views over Rigaud and the Ottawa Valley. Best light at sunrise/sunset for warm façades and silhouette shots; weekdays and early mornings reduce crowds. Small parking lot on Rue Bourget; site is accessible but expect steps to outdoor features. Seasonal pilgrimages and candlelight ceremonies add atmosphere—