Basilica-Cathedral of
Saint Cecilia
Valleyfield, QC
Tours
&
Yves-Abran Biblical Gallery
The stone walls of one of the country's greatest places of worship house nearly 170 years of history.
Located in the heart of historic downtown, near Victoria Street, Delpha-Sauvé Park and the old Beauharnois Canal, the Cathedral Basilica is a must-see tourist attraction, whether you're a believer or not.
Fall under the spell of its granite walls, woodwork, colorful vaulting, pointed arches, unique artwork, statues and historic crypt, where illustrious figures such as Bishop Joseph-Alfred Langlois and Moïse Plante, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield's first mayor, are laid to rest.
Come and visit the grande dame of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield!
Self-guided tours
The basilica-cathedral is open to the public.
Doors open approximately 45 minutes before weekend Masses and 30 minutes before weekday Masses.
You can also visit the church during Wednesday adoration times.
Of course, you must contemplate the basilica-cathedral in silence during times of worship!
Click here to consult the mass and celebration schedule
Admission to the basilica-cathedral is free, but voluntary donations are appreciated.
Guided tours
The MUSO (Musée de société des Deux-Rives) offers low-cost guided tours for small groups, on request.
For questions and reservations, contact the MUSO at
450 370-4855, ext. 221, or by e-mail at info@lemuso.com.
A minimum of 6 registrations is required to offer a tour.
Guided tours for groups
Are you a large group?
Contact the Musée de société des Deux-Rives (MUSO) at 450 370-4855, ext. 221 or info@lemuso.com to arrange a private guided tour.
Yves-Abran Bible Gallery
The Yves Abran Bible Gallery, opening on September 6, 2019, is unique in Canada.
It houses the largest collection of Bibles in the country, and one of the most impressive in North America. Nearly 600 Bibles from all eras, each containing different numbers of tomes - sometimes two, four, even ten or more - are on permanent display at the Cathedral Basilica.
It is located in the covered walkway that once linked the cathedral basilica to the bishop's palace.
Over $50,000 in funding was required to create the museum room. Special air-conditioning is largely responsible for this budget.
Abbé Yves Abran (1931-2024), donor of this impressive collection, explained that the roots of this project began when he was just 16 years old. As a student at the Valleyfield seminary, he developed an interest in the Bible, which two teachers introduced him to. The Acts of the Apostles is full of adventures, and for a young man of that age, these adventures were exciting. Albert Dumouchel, his art teacher, was very cultured and knew how to spark the imagination,” says Abbé Abran.
At the Montreal seminary, two priests specializing in the Bible also helped him. He began to own a lot of Bibles. By the time he had thirty or so, he thought it could become a collection. The man who has been active in promoting the Bible throughout the province would not put a figure on how much this collection has cost him since 1970.
In memory of Abbé Yves Abran (1931-2024)
The Bible Gallery is open to the public by reservation, and to all educational institutions.
Are you convinced? Contact us for a visit!
Ms Martine Hébert
Parish manager
(450) 373-0674 ext. 5
gerant@basilique-cathedrale.com
L'abbé Yves Abran posant devant une réplique de la bible de Johann Gutenberg.