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Maps and location. Old Montréal covers an area of about one square kilometre (or 0.4 square mile). The historical district is located between the Saint Lawrence River and nearby downtown Montréal. It is easily accessible, and once there, the best way to discover its charms is undoubtedly on foot.
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 Montreal is what many visitors come to Montreal for: old cobblestoned streets lined with buildings dating from the 17th through 19th centuries, grand old French restaurants, history museums, and the riverfront Old Port.
Between 1978 and 1984, land was transferred by the Port of Montreal to the Old Port of Montreal Corporation to create a major urban space dedicated to recreational activities, tourism and culture. It is now home to museums, restaurants, shops, marina and other recreational areas.
Jun 26, 2019 · These top 10 things to do in Old Montreal and the Old Port will keep you busy for days. Find out where to eat, shop, and play in Montreal's historic city centre.
Old Montréal and Old Port. 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 ...
