Bahá'í Shrine in Montreal
A historic home
'Abdu'l-Bahá, the son of the Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, Bahá'u'lláh, stayed in the home of May and William Sutherland Maxwell during His ten-day visit to Montreal in 1912. Today, this house is cherished as the only Bahá'í Shrine in Canada, honoured for its connection to the visit of 'Abdú'l-Bahá.
'Abdu'l-Bahá referred to the Maxwell residence as His home. During His time in Montreal, He spent four days at the Maxwell house and delivered three public talks. His visit was widely covered in both English and French newspapers, which published dozens of articles highlighting themes of peace, the oneness of religion, freedom from prejudice, and economic inequality.
« I have sown the seed. You must water it. You must educate the souls in divine morals, make them spiritual and lead them to the oneness of humanity and to universal peace.»
Plan your visit
The Shrine is a haven of peace, open to all, whether for prayer, meditation, or simply to discover the history of this unique place.
- Guided tours by appointment
- Moments for quiet reflection and prayer
- A site of spiritual and historical significance
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