"Vieux Montréal" or the old quarter of the city.... the place where it all began in the 1700s...
Notre-Dame Basilica in the old town district of Montreal opened in 1829. It was the largest religious edifice in North America at that time.
La Cité International... a district in Montreal located in the southeast region in the downtown core.
The tour de l'horloge, or clock tower, is located at the old port of Montreal. It is free to walk into the clock tower and climb the 192 stairs to the top of the tower which offers panoramic views of Montreal and the St.
A colouful sunlit interior reflection at the Palais des Congrès (Convention Centre) in Montreal.
When arriving in Montreal by air you might get lucky with your approach to Trudeau Airport and fly right past the downtown core. From that perspective you can view Mont Royal, downtown itself, Old Montreal and the port.
Montreal's most stunning church, Notre-Dame Basilica sits in the heart of Vieux-Montréal. This Roman Catholic church is modeled on Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral and is certainly a must see for any visitor to the city.
Old Montreal (Vieux Montréal) is the heart of the original city from the 18th century. It's located down by the old port district and is lined with cobble stoned streets and 19th century buildings reminiscent of old Europe.
L'ile d'Orleans is an island in the St. Lawrence River just outside Quebec City.