Old Montreal

Old Montreal is, as you probably guessed, the old part of Montreal, and is situated near the St-Laurent river (southern part of Montreal). The age of the buildings range from the 17th century to early 20th century (there are some modern buildings). The closer you are to the river, the older the buildings usually are.

The main place to visit is Place Jacques Cartier, in front of the Montreal city hall (Champ de Mars metro station). The Place Jacques Cartier leads down to the old port where many activities take place.

Note that outside the tourism period in old Montreal (between October and April), there isn't much going on, but the museums are still open as are the restaurants and bars (there's also skating in the old port in the winter). But don't be surprised, in that period, if you don't see many people walking in the streets; it's a completely different story during the summer.

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N.B. When you walk down Place Jacques-Cartier to de la Commune street and the old port, Kind Edward pier is on your right and Jacques-Cartier pier and the Clock Tower pier is on your left.

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