Old Port of Montreal

I had an absolute blast here. We really only did the Ferris Wheel and walked around a bit, but it was a fantastic and memorable stop on our vacation. You get some fantastic views of the city and river you dont see elsewhere.

A lively and touristy spot in Montreal.nnThis area is rich with history and old stories about the city’s past. We strolled along the scenic pathway by the river and enjoyed beautiful views of Habitat 67. One of the highlights was reading the well-written, bilingual stories displayed on billboards along the way — thoughtfully curated by the local authorities.nnThe main pier area was bustling with food vendors, art and souvenir shops, vending machines, and street performers.nnThere are plenty of benches, and we enjoyed relaxing on one while taking in the views. It’s a perfect place to spend time with family, friends, or loved ones.nnThere are also at least three toilet facilities nearby, along with drinking water fountains.

​I came to this place during the weekend, and there is a bunch to do.nn​Firstly, there is the zip-line that spans a large area over the port; it's a very fun and fast-paced ride, but it takes a while to get on. It took almost an hour to get on, and that's excluding the time it took to do the paperwork.nn​Then there is the waterside market that offers snacks and souvenirs.n​Furthermore, there is the rides area, with rides such as the massive Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and swinging ship.nn​Last but not least, there are the rental pedal boats that you can ride along the port.nn​Overall, I'd say this is a great place to bring family and friends on a weekend or whenever bored for the variety of activities and great location that is very close to the spectacular churches of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal and Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel that you could visit on foot after visiting Vieux-Port De Montréal.

The old historic port, stretches for around 2kms and was used as early as the early 1600s by French fur traders.nThe surrounding town has a beautiful European feel, stunning architecture and so much character. Cafes, restaurants, shops and bars line the sidewalks and it’s a tourists delight. The eateries and bars are uniquely themed and so very picturesque- each telling a story of its own. You could easily spend an entire day here - lost in history, literature and of course, romance

Visited the Old Port during my trip to Montréal and absolutely loved how lively and scenic this place is. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed stroll by the water with beautiful views of the river and the historic architecture around. There’s so much to do street performers, food trucks, little shops, and plenty of benches to just sit and people watch.nnI really enjoyed just wandering around, grabbing a coffee, and soaking in the atmosphere. There are activities for everyone kids, couples, families from boat rides to renting pedalos or bikes. Even if you don’t plan any activities, just walking along the promenade feels refreshing.nnWould definitely recommend spending a few hours here if you’re visiting Montréal. Great place for photos too.