HERITAGE | Old Port of Montréal

HERITAGE

A site brimming with history

Take a step back in time to learn about major milestones in the port’s history and the birth of the Old Port.

The first colonists arrived here on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, and it was thanks to the port that old Ville-Marie grew into the thriving international metropolis of modern-day Montréal.  

 

 

NEW STARTING DECEMBER 1, 2023 - A PHOTO EXHIBITION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE OLD PORT OF MONTRÉAL! 

The Old Port of Montréal - A Landmark in Canada's history - an exhibition located along the promenade between the Grand Quay and the St-Pierre entrance. 

You can also explore the exhibition in an accessible PDF format.   

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