Vieux Montreal (Old Montreal) is the historic heart of the city, its narrow cobbled stone streets, victorian street lights and grey stoned buildings make it a charming place to stroll.
Throughout the summer, Vieux Montreal overflows with sidewalk cafes and restaurants, street entertainers (especially around Place Jacques Cartier) and horse-drawn carriages, which all help to create a festive atmosphere.
Historical sites of interest include:
- Pointe-a-Calliere (Museum of Archaeology and History) which marks the very spot where Montreal was founded in 1642.
- Vieux Port, once a busy port for the fur trade, it is now a harbour front where people picnic and promanade. The port's Quai King Edward is now an entertainment complex, with an IMAX movie cinema and Science Centre.
- Place Jacques-Cartier, an historic square where in the summer street artists gather and entertain tourists.
- Montreal City Hall (Hôtel de Ville) built between 1872 and 1878.
- Château Ramezay, built in 1705 as the residence of Claude de Ramezay, was the first building to be registered as an historical monument in Quebec.
- The Bonsecours Market, built in 1847 it served as the Town Hall until 1878, it is now a shopping mall with boutiques and restaurants.
- Place d'Armes, a public square in Montreal since 1693.
- The Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica, constructed between 1824 - 1829.
How to Get There
Metro: Place D'Armes
 | | Vieux Port |
 | | Bonsecours Market |
 | | Place Jacques-Cartier |
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