Old Port of Montreal
Old Port of Montreal
4.5
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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The Old Port of Montreal is one of the most popular tourist attraction in the country with more than 50 activities and 6 millions visitors every year!
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Neighbourhood: Ville-Marie
How to get there
- Champ-de-Mars • 7 min walk
- Place-d'Armes • 10 min walk
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- Dimitris LSydney, Australia50,924 contributionsLovely areaThe Old Port is a lovely area. It is best enjoyed by just walking along the waters edge. The views are wonderful. The port dates back to the early 1600s when it was used for trading purposes by traders sailing along St Lawrence River.Visited August 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten November 7, 2023
- FoodangeManchester, United Kingdom4,169 contributionsLoads to do in the Old PortWe wandered around here a few times, always in different areas. Well maintained with various places of entertainment and shops. Sat at the end of one of the piers, watching the boats going back and forth but not really tempted on a river cruise as there didn’t seem that much to see.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten December 8, 2023
- IAN DWigan, United Kingdom26,112 contributionsGood walking areaThe old port area was very near our hotel and I did enjoy walking round here early morning watching the sunrise. There is so much to see from the large wheel, beach, lighthouse and tower. Great for watching the ships sailing up the riverVisited April 2024Travelled soloWritten May 14, 2024
- Harri653Andover, United Kingdom17 contributionsFree walking tour, Old Town MontrealFree Walking Tour, Montreal - Darren was our tour guide - he was really knowledgeable and made the tour really interesting. We managed to see quite a few points of interest and each one had history. I can recommend this tour - you will learn so much!Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten May 17, 2024
- Cleo84 contributionsNice for a Day or TwoQuaint and walkable section of Montreal. Nice old architecture, walking tours are informative. If you have not been to other old walled cities, this will feel romantic and it is a historic place. There are a couple of small museums which are supposed to be good, we didn’t go so I’m not sure. Note Dame is beautiful, but feels commercial and they charge $16 to enter. As an alternative, The Notre Dame “Sailors Church” is smaller but free to visit, quite beautiful, and has a nice story to it. Old Montreal is very touristy and expensive. Food is supposed to be awesome but we found it expensive and disappointing as it sometimes is in touristic places. A food tour that takes you through out Montreal might be a good activity if you are a foodie.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten August 1, 2024
- Christian MCopenhagen, Denmark6,078 contributionsGreat beach, beautiful clock tower, lovely benches, stalls with all sorts of tourist junkMontreal's Vieux Port is a wonderful area with many facets. The actual port function is practically the least of it. Unfortunately, the great beach with its lovely white sand was closed for the season. A strange decision considering that on this lovely September day, it was 27 degrees. Perfect weather for sunbathing. The bright white clock tower was stunningly beautiful in the evening sun. The area, quite appropriately, offers plenty of benches where you can sit and enjoy the sunshine. On the way to check out the long line of stalls (with all sorts of more or less tacky tourist junk), a guy zipped right over our heads on a zipline. Wow. If you and your kids aren’t quite as daring, there’s also a colossal Ferris wheel to take a ride in. Vieux Port offers a little something for everyone.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten September 5, 2024
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Francis T
Montreal, Canada241 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
The Old Port of Montreal is… a weird place to review. You can consider the Old Port in two parts. The streets with the stores and restaurants, and then the port itself, which is now just a shell of itself.
If you walk in the area of the streets leading to the old port, you will be welcome with a beauty of history. There is a lot of souvenir shops, and great restaurants. The surroundings are just stunning. The streets might be dirty, but it is overshadowed by the history.
Then, on the other side of the track (which is still working by the way), there is the old port. The place has now become a tourist attraction/trap, but with unfinished work. There is so much blank spaces of places that were torn down over the years, and that nothing went up to replace it, that it almost looks abandoned. Oh but on one side, you have a bunch of food trucks, an expensive ferris wheel, and a huge climbing playground for kids and teens. You also have this beach, where you do not have access to water. And you gave this gorgeous area where you could actually sit and put your feet in the water, but you will be surrounded by 50 wild geese.
So if you go to the Old Port, walk around, enjoy the historical visuals. If you have kids, avoid the Old Port part. There is nothing to see there and it will cost you an arm and a leg as the kids will want to try/eat everything.
If you walk in the area of the streets leading to the old port, you will be welcome with a beauty of history. There is a lot of souvenir shops, and great restaurants. The surroundings are just stunning. The streets might be dirty, but it is overshadowed by the history.
Then, on the other side of the track (which is still working by the way), there is the old port. The place has now become a tourist attraction/trap, but with unfinished work. There is so much blank spaces of places that were torn down over the years, and that nothing went up to replace it, that it almost looks abandoned. Oh but on one side, you have a bunch of food trucks, an expensive ferris wheel, and a huge climbing playground for kids and teens. You also have this beach, where you do not have access to water. And you gave this gorgeous area where you could actually sit and put your feet in the water, but you will be surrounded by 50 wild geese.
So if you go to the Old Port, walk around, enjoy the historical visuals. If you have kids, avoid the Old Port part. There is nothing to see there and it will cost you an arm and a leg as the kids will want to try/eat everything.
Written August 8, 2021
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Bernice C
Oromocto, Canada17 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
When researching online, the Montreal Old Port looked like a very fun place to visit only when you were there in person, it’s quite a different story. Vendors along the walkway all need a revamp as they sold hats, sunglasses, some beyond-cheap accessories and stuff that people won’t even bother look at these days. The water in the paddle-boat pond is so gross you won’t want to go near. You can’t even stand by the railings and watch as every garbage can was swarmed with wasps and you had to keep walking. Zip line only looked cool but it was a very short ride so it’s quite lame. The Ferris wheel was $28 a ride which to me is more than it’s worth as it’s not a tall structure at all compared to many other Ferris wheels. The long boardwalk overlooking the river is the only place that’s clean and where you can sit, relax and enjoy the river view. We thought we could spend a few hours here, turned out it only took less than an hour. Old Port can use a lot of upgrades if they want to attract more tourists to stay and spend money. Basic public cleanliness is the first place to start.
Written September 1, 2022
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Adriana S
Saint-Lambert, Canada2 contributions
Jul 2021
I am very disappointed to receive a verbal aggression in Downtown Montreal. We were tourists and after that I do not feel safe in Montreal anymore. It is not a friendly city and the aggression has no explanation or justification, specially if the aggression is from a crazy lady, who yelled at my baby (20 months old). It is not a friendly city.
Written July 26, 2021
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TEW49ers
San Francisco, CA144 contributions
Jul 2022
We could walk here from our Old Montreal hotel. We caught the St. Lawrence river cruise here. In doing so, we encountered food trucks for lunch, and my young son had a blast at the ropes course/inflatables for children. We walked by the science museum and walked up some stairs to view the Saturday night fireworks from a comfortable location. We regret not having more time to rent bikes.
Written July 15, 2022
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VacaCouple2014
New York City, NY564 contributions
Aug 2022
The walking promenade takes you down to the riverfront where they have lots of things to do and see. We tried the Ferris Wheel and it gives you a great view of the river and the city. They have a Zip line, Pirate Ship, Playground, Paddle boats to name a few. Lots of great restaurants here also.
Written August 26, 2022
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ryanprint
Green Bay, WI216 contributions
Jul 2022
This is the major tourist area of downtown Montreal on the water. There were some interesting shops and a variety of things for families to do, but not much else. This is the area where Cirque de Soleil is , so if you're planning on seeing that show, wondering around here is something to do.
Written August 20, 2022
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Asdum
491 contributions
Feb 2024 • Business
I have never seen an employee potentially syndicated at the parking lot who lacked social abilities to the point he was impolite towards a school bus driver and should I add condescending in the awful way he instructed the driver to take the students further down the road. I will add that people inside Centre des sciences who have clearly showed us and our extremely well brought 52 students that they punch when they work, which we don’t. Thumbs up to the staff at IMAX and in la Fabrique upstairs where we felt welcome and were treated well, but to the bunch of morons who made us feel cheap for asking for an extra table for the teachers to eat, you deserve to lose your job.
Written February 2, 2024
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ansgrover
Toronto, Canada8 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
Our two young kids LOVED it here (ages 7 and 10). There is so much going on and the views are lovely. The kids particularly enjoyed the Zipline and the Ferris wheel. We saw a lot of families using the pedal bikes which also looks like great family fun! Expect it to be crowded here, especially on the weekend.
Written September 7, 2020
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MaiTai
Montreal, Canada2,468 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
What is there not to like about this place. Favorite place to visit several times a year. Definitely family friendly And Covid safe. Lots of outdoor spaces to explore. masks outdoors not required in this area at time of visit but felt safe.
Written January 10, 2021
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Robert W
Widnes, UK33 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
Worth a visit, the Old port is by the riverside as the name suggests. There are many things to do for young and old from a zip line, ferris wheel, plenty of stalls and places to eat. All within about a 2 mile radius. It’s not cheap by any stretch, a family on the ferris wheel will spend around £80, same for the zip wire. There are plenty of places to eat but again it’s pricey. Lots of tourist shops that are quite helpful.
Written September 18, 2022
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Tell mote about the aerial adventure. How much. suitable for children? teen agers?
Written January 26, 2018
I went with my 5 years old. He did the small ones for children and both the 13 feet tall. It was very fun. He couldn't go on the higher ones but i'm sure a teenager can.
Written January 27, 2018
We are planning a day trip to Old Montreal on January 13th. Where can we find parking?
Written January 2, 2018
There is a big pay parking lot on the riverfront. We found street parking in or on the edge of old town.
Written January 15, 2018
This might be a long shot but I was in Montreal sept 13-15 and visited Old Port and one of the vendors had handmade polished metal jewelry. Just wondering if anybody knows the name of her business. I really regret not buying something from her she had beautiful pieces.
Thank you
Written September 18, 2017
It may very well be open again this coming weekend. Google: Jewellery vendors Old Port. You might see what you are looking for.
Written September 19, 2017
what do you think of the water projection show? Tickets are always sold out! I have bed trying for months,and it's not a close trip to hope to get 2,tickets IF I could. I am 6 hrs away.
Written August 20, 2017
Regrettably I haven't seen it yet myself. Plan to do so within next few days if I can obtain a ticket.
Written August 23, 2017
There is a space for fishing there?
Written July 31, 2017
I think that fishing is not allowed... but I´m not sure.
Although is named "Old Port", really is a big leisure centre, with one sports Port, and one commercial centre, restaurants... etc
Written August 1, 2017
Hola, pues siento no poder ayudarte mucho, pero no se si se puede pescar o no, yo estuve de visita dando un paseo agradable por toda la zona.
Written August 1, 2017
Being from a warm place, I have no idea what it's like to bike in the snow. Are bike tours actually possible or practical during the winter months? I'd like to do a bike tour because it covers more of the city than the walking tour.
Written December 9, 2016
We actually asked at The W Hotel in Montreal where we stayed & the Concierge told us how much snow they had & I personally would NOT recommend it. The wind was unbelievable & add snow as deep as we had explained, I'd say no. We are also from a warm place & NOWAY would we consider it.We were there for the 1st snow of the season .Have a good trip.
Written December 10, 2016
fastfamily
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What is the best transportation from Old Montreal ( close to Embassy Suites Hilton ) to Holland cruise pier (Rotterdam) ?
Thanks
Written August 21, 2016
You are very close only about about a 5-10 min. cab ride. You could walk it or use a cab or Uber.
Written August 24, 2016
How do I rent a car at Pont Jacques cruise terminal
Written July 15, 2016
If you are arriving at Pont Jacques Cartier terminal, you are no longer in Old Montreal. You will be about 15 minutes east, near the Olympic Stadium. (Most likely the ship is being redirected there due to all the construction and restoration work being done right now in the Old Port.)
Depending where you are staying and how much luggage you have, a car might be useful. There aren't any car rental offices within walking distance of that pier, as far as I know. They are all situated quite a bit further away on Sherbrooke Street East and other sketchy parts of the neighborhood. However, pick your favorite rental car company and when you call or book online, make sure to specify that you need to be picked up at Jacques Cartier Pier. Most of them do this with no charge.
I absolutely recommend walking and taking the metro and buses once you're in the downtown core or Old Montreal area, But from where you're landing, a car would probably be your best bet. The closest metro (Pie-IX) is quite a trek away from the pier, and if you have a lot of luggage it's going to be Hell on Wheels for you!
Written July 17, 2016
Where is a great lunch place in Old Port?
Written July 12, 2016
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