Old Port of Montreal (Vieux Port de Montreal) Overview
The Old Port is located in the historic heart of the cosmopolitan, francophone city of Montreal. It was once the sea-trading hub of North America and in the first half of the 20th century was the second largest port in North America after New York. After port operations declined in the late 1950s, the Canadian government decided to redevelop the area, and it is now a thriving arts and entertainment venue, visited by five million people each year. The port is surrounded by the city's original 17th century walled fortifications and the activities on offer reflect both the area's illustrious past and its modern, forward-looking philosophy. The Clock Tower offers excellent views across the city and houses an exhibition tracing the city's history.
Contact Addresses
Old Port of Montreal Inc., 333 rue de la Commune Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2E2, Canada
Tel: (514) 496 7678
Website: www.oldportofmontreal.com
Transportation
Air: Montreal Dorval International Airport, Montreal Mirabel International Airport. Rail: Train: Montreal Station (Gare Centrale). Underground: Square-Victoria, Champ-de-Mars or Place d'armes. Road: Car: Ville-Marie Expressway (Hwy-720).
Tourist Information
Canadian Tourism Commission
Eighth Floor West, 235 Queen Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H6, Canada
Tel: (613) 946 1000. Fax: (613) 954 3964. E-mail: trdc@ctc-ctc.ca
Website: www.travelcanada.ca
Tourisme Quebec
Center Infotouriste Montreal, 1001 Square Dorchester, Bureau 100, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4V4, Canada
Tel: (514) 873 2015 or (800) 363 777 (toll free USA and Canada only). Fax: (514) 864 3838.
E-mail: info@tourisme.gouv.qc.ca
Website: www.bonjourquebec.com
Visit Canada Center
PO Box 5396, Northampton NN1 2FA, UK
Tel: (0906) 871 5000. Fax: (0870) 165 5665. E-mail: visitcanada@dial.pipex.com
Destination Quebec
Suite 154, Fourth Floor, 35-37 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0BS, UK
Tel: (020) 7233 8011. Fax: (020) 7233 7203 (trade enquiries only).
E-mail: destquebec@aol.com or traveltrade@quebectourism.co.uk.
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