Google’s hours are not correct. I stayed 2 blocks from here and I tried to enter many times, but always closed. Finally I found out they have one mass a week, which is Sunday at 11 AM. They open it at 10. As far as I know, that’s the only time the church is open. There are homeless people all around the church, and they curse you in French, so be aware. If you’re with children I might not recommend this area. Inside, the church has been surprisingly well-maintained for a church that has little activity. Totally worth a visit if you can get inside. Information as of...
Read moreGoogle presented us the schedule for St-Roch Toronto, We misinterpreted. Unfortunately, St-Roch Québec was closed at Sunday, 9 am. Call ahead for celebration times, in French, before going.
The architecture of this building is significant. It's worth a walk around to appreciate it's grand stature. The only active burial crypt in Quebec lies inside. The site is best appreciated, understanding that St-Joseph Est was the shopping centrale in the 1960's era of the department store before the shopping mall. Notwithstanding shifting economics, this building is...
Read moreWent this morning while visiting the neighborhood. The church itself is so so beautiful. However, as soon as I went in, a weird man was rolling a marijuana joint while sitting in one of the benches. He disappeared a few minutes later. Then a different man was at the door, he asked for money. There was no one else in the church. I got really scared and decided to leave right away. I went there to pray but clearly not the best environment for a woman to be alone in a dark church with two...
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