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Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal)

St-Antoine St south to the St Lawrence River | Bleury St east to St-Denis St, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3B2, Canada
As featured in 3 days in Montreal and 1 other guide
Ranked #2 of 208 attractions in Montreal
4.5 of 5 stars 596 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Beaches
Activities: Dining, Shopping, City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Fee: No
Traveller Description: Vieux-Montréal  is one of the most beautiful, well-preserved vi... "old towns" this side of Europe. This is a key component in what makes Montreal... more »
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Cedar Park, Texas
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Very beautiful and very European, filled with tourists, open air cafes and souvenir shops. The best part was that St. Paul street is closed to vehicle traffic and bikes must be walked from 17. May to September, so it made for a lovely stroll. Watch out though, the restaurants here can be a little price. Don't leave without seeing it. More

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Toronto, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Hung out at Old Montreal for the day. Kids loved the buskers performing on the streets, plus the different things to see, hanging out on the terrace having food and drinks. Kids did notice the people smoking, which is a French thing. Hung out along the boulevard (we brought Frisbees and balls to play with), to just sit and soak... More

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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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This district of Montreal is lovely and I would recommend to anyone. It is very different to other parts of the city which didn't appeal to me. If visiting Canada touring around Montreal is worth a day trip but no more than that. I stayed with friends over there but if I hadn't I would have been bored to tears.... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Didn't like not much room outside - did like service and information about the city More

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See 2 more reviews by Travelling_fr0m_TO for Montreal
Montreal
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Nice architecture, nice museums, great place to do bike, boat rides, etc. More

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Coventry, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Set of from hotel , in to st Patricks Catherdral wandered round down to the harbour along to the clock tower ,MarcheBonsescours ,Chappelle Norte Dame de Bon Scours (loved the boats being used as lamps ) and through the streets of Old Montreal .Had a wonderful meal at Stash Cafe ,more of a restaurant than a cafe! More

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Ottawa, Canada
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Make sure you visit Place D'Armes and wear good walking shoes. Cobble stone streets are everywhere and it is full of atmosphere. On our last visit, they were filming a movie in some of the side streets just down from Notre-Dame Basilica. There are some unique asian-inspired stores nearby carrying everything from beautiful silver jewellery to singing bowls. More

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New York City, New York
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Very charming getaway - cobblestone and waterfront right in your backyard. More

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Kingston Ontario Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The whole atmosphere of Old Montreal is magical. The patio bars and restaurants are hoping all the time. More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Just a wonderful quaint city to walk around, shop and just relax and people watch. More

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