Home to the city's most historic and newest attractions, provides an unbeatable glimpse into city's many lives throughout its extensive history. While the memory of Jeanne Mance, Jacques Cartier and de Maisonneuve can still be felt on the cobblestone streets, Old Montréal and the Old Port make up one of the city’s most constantly evolving and dynamic quarters, with attractions ranging from cathedrals and museums to an observation wheel and river cruises.

One only has to see Montréal's version of Wall Street to understand the city's claim to be the metropolis of Canada in earlier years

Growing from a humble stone church in the 17th century to a minor basilica erected to welcome some 8,000 parishioners, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal stands as a majestic testament to the importance of religion and art throughout the city’s history The visit is from the outside.

Main station

Enjoy the best views of the city from the summit

Rising above Place du Canada near the Bell Centre, Windsor Station is a testament to Montréal's role in Canadian railway history.

A stone's throw from downtown, the Old Port offers something for everyone at any time of year.

As Canada's premiere entertainment destination, the centre has six venues, including the Maison Symphonique, with a total seating capacity of nearly 8,000. Place des Arts offers an extraordinary variety of programming, hosting major arts organizations, such as the Opéra de Montréal and the Grands Ballets Canadiens.

A testament to the French regime architecture, this beautiful building is home to the oldest (private) garden in North America.

This area is known as much for its residential quaintness as its festive nighttime antics