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Why should you visit Old Montréal?
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- Explore the Old Port of Montreal (Vieux-Port de Montréal) Extending along the river, close to Marché Bonsecours, is the site of the old port (vieux-port).
- Notre-Dame Basilica. One of the most impressive sights in Old Montréal is the spectacular interior of the Notre-Dame Basilica. Located on Place d'Armes, this is Montréal's oldest Catholic parish church, founded in 1656.
- Stroll along Rue Saint-Paul. Rue Saint-Paul is Montréal's oldest street, originally completed in March 1672 as the road between the fort and the Hôtel Dieu, the old hospital.
- Take a Break in Place Jacques-Cartier. In the heart of Old Montreal, running from the Old Port to Rue Notre-Dame, Place Jacques-Cartier is a welcoming, open space with benches for resting and leafy trees for a bit of shade in the summer.
- Plan at least three days to visit. If you’re splitting your time between Montréal and Québec City, leave more time for Montréal. There’s much more to see and eat, and some of the city's best moments involve hanging out on a terrasse or in a public park watching the world go by.
- Go in early summer or fall to escape the cold. Yes, Montréal gets really cold. In January and February, temperatures can drop to -40°C/F with the wind chill, and the city is blanketed in snow and slippery ice.
- Bike or metro around. I’ve driven in plenty of countries around the world, and I’d have to say driving in Montréal is one of the worst experiences behind the wheel.
- Don’t spend all your time downtown. Montréal is designed to stuff all the tourists into the Old Port and Downtown, but so much of the city’s magic is in its neighborhoods like Le Plateau, Mile End and St-Henri.
- Climb Mount Royal. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed New York’s Central Park, the mountain park at the heart of the city is Montréal’s most iconic landmark — and the most popular place to snap a Montréal selfie.
- Spree on Sainte-Catherine Street. As one of the longest commercial strips in Canada, Sainte-Catherine Street is the perfect place for retail therapy. You’ll find a full roster of international fashion brands.
- Eat emblematic Montréal cuisine. Part of the joie de vivre culture of Montréal includes chowing down on great grub. Sink your teeth into a juicy smoked-meat sandwich at world-famous Schwartz’s deli.
- Discover the new Old Montréal. A first-timer’s visit to Montréal is not complete without meandering through the charming cobblestone streets of Old Montréal.
Old Montréal, home to the city's most historic and newest attractions, provides an unbeatable glimpse into city's many lives throughout its extensive history. While the memory of Jeanne Mance, Jacques Cartier and de Maisonneuve can still be felt on the cobblestone streets, Old Montréal and the Old Port make up one of the city’s most ...
- Climb Mount Royal (the lookout) Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (the same landscape architect who crafted New York’s Central Park), the “mountain” park at the heart of the city is the city’s most iconic landmark — and the most popular place to snap a Montréal selfie.
- Spree on Sainte-Catherine Street. As one of the longest commercial strips in Canada, Sainte-Catherine Street is the perfect place for retail rehabilitation.
- Eat emblematic Montréal cuisine. Part of the joie de vivre culture of Montréal includes chowing down on great grub. Sink your teeth into a juicy smoked-meat sandwich at world-famous Schwartz’s deli.
- Head back in time (in Old Montréal) A first-timer’s visit to Montréal is not complete without meandering through the charming cobblestone streets of the city’s old district.
Apr 4, 2024 · - We Explore Canada. Quebec Travel. The Top Things to Do in Old Montréal: Attractions, Restaurants, Bars and More in This Historic Neighbourhood! Posted on April 4, 2024 by Pamela MacNaughtan. 0. There’s only one Old Montréal. It has a history and culture all to its own, and it’s where the past and the present meet in the best kind of way.
Montréal is a big, busy, exhilarating city, with so much to see and do. There’ll be plenty of long walks and bike rides, picnics at the park, street art hunts and time to discover the city’s many treasures. We invite you to explore the many “moments” you can experience in the city. Think of them as bite-sized snacks of information to ...
