Vieux-Port
Montreal, CANADÀ 2024.
The Old Port of Montreal (Vieux-Port de Montréal) is the historic port of the city, which has been successfully redeveloped into an extensive recreational, cultural, and tourist area that attracts millions of visitors annually.
History: The area was used as a trading post as early as 1611 and flourished as Montreal's main port during the Industrial Revolution (18th and 19th centuries). In 1976, port operations were moved further east, and the area was redeveloped into a recreational space in the early 1990s.
Main Attractions: The Old Port is a major destination offering year-round activities for all ages:
La Grande Roue de Montréal: Canada's tallest Ferris wheel, opened in 2017.
Montreal Science Centre (Centre des sciences de Montréal): A science center featuring an IMAX cinema.
Clock Tower (Tour de l'Horloge): A 45-meter historic monument that once marked the entrance to the port.
Clock Tower Beach (Plage de l'Horloge): An urban beach open in the summer with stunning river views.
Adventure Activities: Including a zipline (MTL Zipline) and bungee jumping.
Atmosphere and Events: The site is a large, car-free linear park that hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year, such as the winter festival Igloofest and cultural events like the International Reggae Festival and fireworks displays. It also includes a marina (Port d'escale) for recreational boats.
Vieux-Port
Montreal, CANADÀ 2024.
The Old Port of Montreal (Vieux-Port de Montréal) is the historic port of the city, which has been successfully redeveloped into an extensive recreational, cultural, and tourist area that attracts millions of visitors annually.
History: The area was used as a trading post as early as 1611 and flourished as Montreal's main port during the Industrial Revolution (18th and 19th centuries). In 1976, port operations were moved further east, and the area was redeveloped into a recreational space in the early 1990s.
Main Attractions: The Old Port is a major destination offering year-round activities for all ages:
La Grande Roue de Montréal: Canada's tallest Ferris wheel, opened in 2017.
Montreal Science Centre (Centre des sciences de Montréal): A science center featuring an IMAX cinema.
Clock Tower (Tour de l'Horloge): A 45-meter historic monument that once marked the entrance to the port.
Clock Tower Beach (Plage de l'Horloge): An urban beach open in the summer with stunning river views.
Adventure Activities: Including a zipline (MTL Zipline) and bungee jumping.
Atmosphere and Events: The site is a large, car-free linear park that hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year, such as the winter festival Igloofest and cultural events like the International Reggae Festival and fireworks displays. It also includes a marina (Port d'escale) for recreational boats.