The Old Port, also known as “Vieux-Port de Montreal”, is the historic port in Montreal. It is located along the St-Lawrence River, and it is approximately the length of 2 kilometres. When it was established, the French fur traders used it as a trading post as early as 1611. Today, all of the Old Port’s activities are transferred to the present Port of Montreal, so no more shipments are delivered there. Although it still welcomes pleasure boats and cruise ships. It is now considered both a recreational and historical area, and welcomes over 6 million tourists every year. The Old Port is the home to a variety of activities. Located on the King-Edward Pier is the Montreal Science Centre, which also has an IMAX Theatre. The Old Port is a very popular destination in the summer for walking, biking, rollerblading, and pleasure boating. They also offer rentals for quadricycles, pedalos and Segways. To the Est of the Old Port is where the Clock Tower is located. Every 2 years, the Old Port welcomes the Crique du Soleil on the Jacques Cartier Pier. To verify when they are in Montreal, please click on the following link below. | Activities Translate This Page |
