Old Montreal

Old Montreal, or Vieux-Montréal in French, is a lively and charming area of Montreal, Quebec. 

Put on your comfy walking shoes and wander the cobblestone streets to take in the local artisanal shops, cafes, restaurants, and magnificent landmarks. A horse-drawn carriage ride will give you a glimpse of how proud Old Montreal is of its history.

 Old Montreal finds its roots in the 17th century, and at the heart of it is the Notre-Dame Basilicia, built in 1656. You are guaranteed to fall in love with the hand-painted sweeping buttresses, gold altar and smaller chapels with hand-carved wooden inlays.

 There is something for all ages here. Old Montreal is known to be a city full of artists. Enjoy one of the many art galleries. Visit the Phi Centre to immerse yourself in music, film, and technology by stepping into a VR film. Sample the local flavor at the Marche Bonsecours where you can also pick up one-of-a-kind items from the countless boutiques and galleries. Explore the Pointe-à-Callière museum and the city’s archeological ruins, or experiment at the Montreal Science Centre.

Whether you’re visiting for a short time, or a long time, make sure to take a ride on Le Grand Roue, a 180-foot ferris wheel with enclosed gondolas to see Old Montreal from a different point-of-view. It might just help you get a totally new perspective when you get back home.

Old Montreal is one of the best and stylish cities in Montreal and there are lots of things to do in Old Montreal. The name says it all for people who are keen on historic sights, it can be hard for neophytes to know which way to go and it has a lot of cobblestone streets. A few things which you should try while you're in Montreal is biking to the Mont-Royal and having a picnic out by the famous Beaver Lake. Shopping can be done by the boatloads here and shopaholics will feel in paradise. You can discover the ethics of the city as much as you can by walking, find some exceptional restaurants while you're on the go, French patisseries, Jewish delis or restaurants serving Kamouraska lamb. And let me tell you the best part here is when the sun sets in and the actual nightlife in this city comes alive. You will find the best nightlife Canada has to offer with hipster bars, cafes, and nightclubs dotted all over the city. Montreal is known as the city of 100 festivals.