Vieux-Port de Montréal, or the Old Port, is part of the Vieux-Montréal area of the city. Along with…read morethe adjacent area that's filled with shops and restaurants, this is one of the top destinations for tourists visiting the city. There's a lot to see and do here; the promenade is quite long, and is filled with great views of the water and surrounding architecture. One of the main focal points here is La Grande Roue de Montréal - a large Ferris wheel that sits right on the water's edge. Additionally, there are carnival rides, food trucks, ziplining, and a beach that's open seasonally. Since I was there in autumn, most of the attractions and beach areas were closed for the season. It was still a great experience though because there were clear views of the water and foliage in the background. I also found myself sitting, people watching, and soaking in the aesthetics. No matter what time of the year, though, it's definitely worth stopping here during your time in Montreal.

During our last visit, we spent some time just relaxing and hanging out around the Old Port. My…read morehusband and stepson got on the ferris wheel (La Grande Roue de Montréal) and had a great time, being able to see far from atop. The tickets were $28CAN per adult. There are also places to rent paddle boats and many benches to sit and enjoy the scenery. There are food trucks in one area of the Old Port and shops in another section A great place, day or night to hang out and people watch...

Wow! Just wow! I work for the city as well in a different borough, and it was the first time I ever…read morecame to this city hall. I went for Les jeux de montreal, the closing ceremony. It was huge and so beautifully! Truly a lovely experience.

The five-story Montreal City Hall (French: Hôtel de Ville de Montréal) is the seat of local…read moregovernment in Montreal. It was built between 1872 and 1878 in the Second Empire style. It is located in Old Montreal, between Place Jacques-Cartier and the Champ de Mars. The closest Metro station is Champ-de-Mars, on the Orange Line. It's open for public tours and it's a favorite spot of many guided tours.

Holy moly. Short staff issue has become a serious problem here. The line was so long that it was…read morefrom inside and than all the way out. Not sure how many people are working at Service Canada at the moment but there is no way that if someone is getting their password would have it done today. I am guessing many came at least a day before. Again this issue is across Canada and not just at this Montreal downtown location. One word to explain this situation: "crazy".

After spending 20$ on taxi to get there, and despite being there 2 hours before their stated…read moreclosing time on the website (4pm closing time listed), they refused me entry, saying they had enough people ''for today''. How the fuck is that MY problem? Don't write 4pm if you're not going to allow people to come in until 4pm! All Canada government services are ridiculously slow and they don't care to make it more efficient. Just look at the pictures of the line-up someone put on this page! Some people brought chairs! You shouldn't have to camp out all day just to receive a service that should take 30 minutes max to process!

A really beautiful modern library, with wifi signal... I don't like reading, but they got some nice…read morehangout spots inside and outside the building! Also there's a board game room, so that's pretty chill...

I love all the windows! The greenery inside and the lighting really help distract you from the…read moregloomy weather outside during the fall. My toddler enjoyed the French books and play area. It was really clean and well kept. I loved seeing all the surrounding condos and green space. It felt like an urban oasis. The locals must thrive off this place! I'll just drive or metro it over once or twice a month :) Parking tip ** I parked on St. Denis between Bellechasse and Rosemont, there were several spaces available on a Thurs afternoon.

We took an early morning stroll around the Old Port area of Montreal. We grabbed a coffee and…read moreheaded to the water. Joggers, dog walkers and other early morning folks were out enjoying the quiet, cool of the day. There are boat docks, green spaces, benches, the giant Ferris wheel, a big water feature, the ferry, a 'beach' where you can rent a chair and umbrella and enjoy the river views, a zip line and the old clock tower and it's attached memorials. This area gets very busy during the day and the quiet of the morning felt like we had the place to ourselves. We watched the boats start off for their day and the geese feeding along the green way. The clock tower was closed this early in the morning, as was the beach, but we enjoyed the stroll none the less. There is a bit of parking in this area and a public restroom is in sight of the old clock tower along the roadway to a parking area. If you are an early morning fan, this is a great spot for some early morning exercise. If you want some fun, this is definitely the place you want to be during the day.

The Clock Tower is the replica of The Big Ben and it was built in 1922 to commemorate sailors lost…read moreat sea during WWI. It is situated on the Victoria Pier overlooking beautiful St.Lawrence River and it is distinguished feature of the Montreal's Port. The tower is 45 meters tall. We visited in a winter months when it was closed but apparently you can climb the stairs to the top.

It's a beautiful building with a Nice collection. It's well used speaking to it's value to the…read morecommunity. If you live in westmount you should have access. They have a list of the adresses that do not. Call ahead and provide your address before going to make sure. I had to email to get access. The staff at first thought my address was not covered. But easy to résolve.

A beautiful library, old school greenhouse and park. This library is now well over 100 years old…read moreand I love how you can see the changes in the building itself. One part is a typical Victorian heritage building, the other half in the back is very 21st century with iron beams and glass-like cages. The grounds and garden around the library are also beautiful, flowering trees and landscaped gardens. This place really does feel like an oasis.

Consistently top notch - I don't want to sound like a broken record, but just had to shout them out…read moreagain. If I could give six I would. If tippy top a real expression, I'd like to write that too. Keep up the good work!

The Short Version: Neighbourhood in Montreal around…read moreConcordia University. Good variety of inexpensive eateries. The Long Version: Shaughnessy Village is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Montreal. Its northern boundary is Sherbrooke St. W. and spans as far south as Rene Levesque Blvd. To the east is Guy St. and to the west is Atwater Ave. Lots of Concordia University students live in this area and as a result, there are lots of cheap eats to be had. Once upon a time when I was living in Montreal, $0.99 pizza slices were ubiquitous, but there was this one pizza shop either on St. Marc or St. Mathieu that had $0.49 pizza slices and I'd go there often. The place is long gone, but you can still find food for pocket change in the area. Supermarche Bonjour (de Maisonneuve Blvd W) has fresh pork or vegetarian bao buns for $1.50 each (the beef baos are $2). These prices are a bit of an outlier though, but I'd say you can eat well for about $10-$15 a meal easily in this area. There's a good variety of cuisines in this neighborhood, which has only gotten even more diverse over the last few years. PA Supermarket is in this neighbourhood. It's an independent grocery store that usually has great deals. I used to shop there a lot when I was a poor and starving student and all these years later, they are still around. And they've expanded too and have opened new locations since I left Montreal. Great little neighbourhood, especially for diverse inexpensive casual eateries. Review #235 (2025)

Shaughnessy Village also known as Concordia. You will find Concordia University located smacked in…read morethe center of Shaughnessy Village. B and I came here to explore the neighborhood and also to grab food. At Shaughnessy Village you will find a lot of Japanese, Korean and Chinese restaurant. The neighborhood is very busy during the day. The streets are clean and I would say it is a safe neighborhood. It is a densely populated neighborhood. Oh guess what B's favorite restaurant Gyu Kaku is located in Shaughnessy Village.