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Old Port of Montreal
4.5
#22 of 531 things to do in Montreal
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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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The area
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Neighbourhood: Ville-Marie
How to get there
  • Place-d'Armes • 10 min walk
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Restaurant Les Pyrenees
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Attractions
502 within 10 kms
Musee Marc-Aurele Fortin
55 mSpeciality Museums • Art Museums
Lieu Historique National du Canal-de-Lachine
635
0.1 kmHistoric Sites • Bodies of Water
The Great Trail
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81 mHiking Trails
Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex
2,031
0.3 kmSpeciality Museums • History Museums
Old Montreal
13,828
0.5 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Place d'Youville
18
0.2 kmHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Notre-Dame Basilica
20,317
0.6 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
Rue St-Paul
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0.3 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Phi Centre
48
0.3 kmSpeciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Grand Quai du Port de Montréal
9
0.3 kmPiers & Boardwalks • Scenic Walking Areas
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  • msa23_2000
    Chino Hills, California1,440 contributions
    Best neighborhood of Montreal
    In our trip to Montreal we toured all the neighborhoods and this was our favorite one. It is so charming. The streets are great for strolling about and taking pictures. Just soak in the ambiance. The one downside is we did stay in a hotel in here and there is a lot that goes on at night (festivals, etc) so it is super noisy.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written February 13, 2023
  • john c
    1 contribution
    Canada
    Niagara Falls was a bucket list destination and was wonderful as was Toronto. We took a train to Montreal and it was such a relaxing trip. Montreal and the day trip to Quebec were also very good. We were not thrilled with the disparage in information shared by Tripmasters and the hotels.... not accurate at all. We had to contact the hotel for the instruction for self-checkin at Toronto (The Annex) as it was not received. Tripmasters advised we would be greeted by staff.
    Visited May 2023
    Written May 15, 2023
  • Thomas V
    Oakland, California16,394 contributions
    Take a Walking Tour
    What i recommend here is a very long walk, even when the busy developed area fades away because you will continue through the historic port area with some good historic markers explaining the evolution of the area. The port has always been an essential part of the city economy, so take a tour. And there are places to eat and drink as well.
    Visited June 2023
    Written June 19, 2023
  • aspoe093
    Pierre, South Dakota621 contributions
    Lots of activies
    Such a neat place with so much activity going on. I would suggest to walk all around the port and see the sights and sounds. So much do to and see there plus it's an important part of Montreal's history
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written June 30, 2023
  • Moe_Ipak
    United States375 contributions
    Must Visit
    You can't miss this. It is right next to Old Montreal. It is very lively on weekends and when the sun is out. Great walk. Lots and lots of activities and places to shop, snack, dine, park. There are ferries from there but we didn't take any. Benches along the way, great are for a picnic. Plenty of arts to take pictures next to. Walked up and down in 2 hours and didn't miss a thing
    Visited July 2023
    Written July 19, 2023
  • Dimitris L
    Sydney, Australia44,496 contributions
    Lovely area
    The 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 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written November 7, 2023
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CaraMHutchins
Boston, MA412 contributions
Must See for Any Trip to Montreal
Dec. 2023
This part of the city is gorgeous especially on a snowy winter evening. It has great shopping, restaurants and makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time
Written December 3, 2023
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PookyCake
Victoria, Canada13,814 contributions
A Casual Stroll along Montreal’s Historic Port
May 2023 • Couples
The Old Port of Montreal dates back to the 1600s (1611 or 1642, depending on what you read). In its infancy, the Port functioned as an important trading post during Canada’s fur trade right through to the mid-1800s. Beginning in the early 20th century, grain became the major commodity in Montreal; thus, the Old Port became a significant hub and portal for the transport of this precious product. Later, as Montreal continued to modernize, shipping activities ceased at the Old Port in 1976. It wasn’t until the early 1990s that city planners hatched the idea of turning le Old Port into the bustling tourist attraction that it is today. In this respect, I see the Old Port as a sort of pioneer and precursor to places like Gastown or Yaletown in Vancouver; you know, redeveloping an old industrial site and having it appeal to tourists and locals alike.

In the current day, Montreal’s Old Port is a major tourist attraction. One could easily spend a few hours walking the beautiful pathways – along the St. Lawrence’s edge – and admiring the beautiful confluence of old and new: In terms of the historic, there are a few information plaques providing important context and outlining why the Old Port was (and is) significant to Montreal. There is also the Montreal Clock Tower, erected in 1922, which served as a literal and figurative beacon to sailors coming in and out of the Old Port; and, of course, there are a few historic buildings as well. With respect to the modern, the Old Port is home to Clock Tower Beach (a fake beach adjacent the Clock Tower); La Grande Roue de Montreal, which is recognized as the largest Ferris wheel in Canada; zip-line fun; and the Science Centre, which opened in 2000. In short, the Old Port has a little something for everybody, young and old.

During our visit, we ambled along the Old Port – albeit a bit slowly due to a foot issue I was dealing with at the time – and admired the gorgeous views of the St Lawrence River juxtaposed with Old Montreal. Above all else, it was nice to see so many people out and enjoying themselves after a couple years of restrictions. The world was – and is – coming back to life.
Written November 29, 2023
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia44,496 contributions
Lovely area
Aug. 2023 • Couples
The 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.
Written November 7, 2023
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LostInTime
Pittsburgh, PA11,608 contributions
Nice walk
Aug. 2023 • Family
This is a nice place for a walk. They have made very wide and maintained paths. There is a lot to look at with all the boats and ducks. A real nice spot.
Written August 12, 2023
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MrsDonnaW
Blairgowrie, UK116 contributions
Old Port experience
Jul. 2023
Lots of things to see and do in the Old Port. We did a boat tour round the harbour and went on (what we called) the Montreal Eye which was excellent. Plenty places to eat, but not sit and a market of sorts, selling all sort of things. Lovely way to spend the afternoon.
Written August 8, 2023
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David W
Pierrefonds, Canada111 contributions
Great place to stroll
Aug. 2023 • Family
Had a great time at the old port of Montreal. Great place to take a stroll and have a picnic. A lot of things to do or simply goo shopping in the boutiques.
Written August 8, 2023
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eskdunning
Hermitage, TN287 contributions
Entertainment on the river
May 2023 • Friends
Fun area adjacent to Old Montreal, right on the river. Lots of activities, from a ferris wheel and ziplining, vendors and food, even a resident Cirque du Soleil show. Definitely worth seeing.
Written August 2, 2023
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Moe_Ipak
United States375 contributions
Must Visit
Jul. 2023
You can't miss this. It is right next to Old Montreal. It is very lively on weekends and when the sun is out. Great walk. Lots and lots of activities and places to shop, snack, dine, park. There are ferries from there but we didn't take any. Benches along the way, great are for a picnic. Plenty of arts to take pictures next to. Walked up and down in 2 hours and didn't miss a thing
Written July 19, 2023
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CharlieinTexas
Austin, TX3,911 contributions
Great Vibe. Fun People Watching
Jul. 2023 • Solo
Two minutes from Old Montreal. Relaxing locale with good energy. Serene. Good place to just stroll along the water ir rest a while.
Written July 5, 2023
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aspoe093
Pierre, SD621 contributions
Lots of activies
Jun. 2023 • Couples
Such a neat place with so much activity going on. I would suggest to walk all around the port and see the sights and sounds. So much do to and see there plus it's an important part of Montreal's history
Written June 30, 2023
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