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St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica- Toronto, ON
Designed by Canadian architect William Thomas, the stunning Gothic Revival St. Michael's Cathedral opened its massive doors in 1848, after 3 intensive years of construction.
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St. Patrick’s Basilica- Montreal, QC
Montreal has no shortage of historic churches. St. Patrick's is a bit quieter than other top tourist destinations, but no less lovely. While Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours in Old Montreal was traditionally home to the French Speaking Catholics in the city, it became overwhelmed with the large influx of Irish immigrants around 1817. Although the Irish initially found refuge at the Church of the Recollets, as their numbers swelled, it became clear they needed their own church.
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Notre-Dame-de-Secours Chapel- Montreal, QC
Built in 1771, on the site of an earlier chapel, Notre-Dame-de-Secours, also known as the Sailors’ Church, is one of Montreal’s oldest churches. A popular pilgrimage site for 19th century sailors arriving in the Old Port, model ships were often donated as offerings to the Virgin Mary, in hopes of a safe voyage. Today, these model ships still decorate the church, making it one of the most unique chapels in the city.
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Notre-Dame Basilica- Montreal, QC
Completed in 1829 (mostly), Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in the world. Designed by James O'Donnell, with interior work by Victor Bourgeau, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North America, with over 11 million visitors a year.
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The Butler Institute of Art- Youngstown, OH
One of life's greatest pleasures is a pleasant surprise. Finding a fabulous collection of American Art, housed in a stunning McKim, Mead and White Beaux Arts beauty, in Youngstown, Ohio certainly falls into that category.
