Canada - Montreal photography

Not sure exactly where the best place to ask this is...but I figured this is probably a good bet.

I will be in Montreal for a few days soon. When I travel photography is one of my main interests. Anyone know if tripods are allowed in places like the Notre Dame Basilica? Or the other big churches? I sent an email to the Basilica but they have not responded. I know that they are often not allowed in those places. I figure I can always give it a try and the worst that can happen is somebody tells me no...the old ask for forgiveness, not for permission.

I will have three full days to spend. At the moment I am figuring I will spend one day in Old Montreal. I was there several years ago but plan to spend a bit more time there. And I see that the evening lighting plan is supposed to be quite nice and certainly worth some photos. Another day I am thinking I will go to Mont Royal Park and the neighborhoods around there. And then the other day most likely at the Botanic Garden, Insectarium and the area surrounding. I am bummed that I missed the big butterfly thing at the Botanic Garden. But hopefully there will be some around in the "wild".

My standard operation is carry the tripod and let them tell me "No Tripos".

If they say no and you are caught, you will need to head to the confession booth. 8D

The photo from the mountain starts at the golden hour and go through until the skies are dark.

I think we were on a common thread the other day and this place was part of the conversation: I presume you also have St. Joseph's Oratory on your radar? (And nearby Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery?)

I visited St. Joseph's Oratory last time I was in Montreal. Not sure if I will go back or not, but it would be easy enough on the day I go to Mont Royal.

While you're up at the Botanical Gardens and Parc Maisonneuve, you might consider riding the Funicular up to the top of Olympic Stadium for some interesting photo perspectives from up there.

You won't have any problems using your tripods anywhere... Enjoy your stay in MTL!