The Nation's Capital serves as Base Camp for the Holy Family Pilgrimage Experience - Click on Where to Visit in the Ottawa Religious Tourism Menu for a list of primary pilgrimage experiences in the Nation's Capital.
Montreal, site of the famous St. Joseph's Oratory and other notable locations such as Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
Home to Canada's National Marian Shrine, Our Lady of the Cape and the Shrine of Blessed Frederic Janssoone.
The Sainte-Anne-du-Beaupré Shrine is special because it is the oldest pilgrimage site in North America, established in 1658 after a reported miracle. It is dedicated to Saint Anne, the grandmother of Jesus, and is home to a basilica with impressive religious art, including mosaics, stained-glass windows, and sculptures. The shrine is a significant site for both Catholic and Indigenous communities and attracts nearly a million visitors annually. Saint Joachim, Jesus's grandfather, is also featured at the shrine as well as a nearby historic parish that bears his name.