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The Old Port of Montreal (French: Vieux-Port de Montréal) is the historic port of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located adjacent to Old Montreal, it stretches for over 2 km (1.2 mi) along the Saint Lawrence River. It was used as early as 1611, when French fur traders used it as a trading post.
Old Montréal and Old Port. Cobblestone streets lined with beautiful architecture, cafés, galleries and shops offer Old World sophistication wrapped in New World style.
The Old Port of Montréal - A Landmark in Canada's history - an exhibition located along the promenade between the Grand Quay and the St-Pierre entrance. You can also explore the exhibition in an accessible PDF format . FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR HERITAGE INITIATIVES.
The architecture of Montreal, Quebec, Canada is characterized by the juxtaposition of the old and the new and a wide variety of architectural styles, the legacy of two successive colonizations by the French, the British, and the close presence of modern architecture to the south.
As historic and grand as it is, Old Montréal teems with contemporary life among antique beauty, stunning architecture and epic views. The lively main boulevards and quietly charming cobblestone side streets meet at the intersection between times old and new, modern boutiques and gourmet bistros tucked in buildings nearly four centuries old.
Old Montreal is remarkable for its architecture and its romantically old-fashioned buildings. Its mix of European and North-American colonial and modern architecture gives it a uniquely appealing charm and a style unlike any other.
The Quays of the Old Port are steeped in history. The first colonists arrived here on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, and it was thanks to the port that old Ville-Marie grew into the thriving international metropolis of modern-day Montreal. Origins: 1642-1930
