Old Montréal is a safe and lively neighbourhood. It is located along the St. Lawrence River, five minutes’ walk from downtown and just a short walk from the Palais des congrès (convention centre). The historical district is a key part of the city’s cultural and economic life; around 4,000 people live here, and more than 35,000 travel to it daily to work. Wonderful experiences and unforgettable moments are in store for you in Old Montréal.

The Old Montréal tourist information bureau is located at 174 Notre-Dame St. East (at the corner of Place Jacques-Cartier).

The official tourist map of Old Montréal is available (free of charge):

• at the Old Montréal tourist information bureau;
• in more than 50 display areas in Old Montréal institutions and businesses;
• at the downtown Montréal Infotouriste Centre ( 1255 Peel Street,
  corner of Sainte-Catherine Street, Peel Metro station);
• by downloading the map in PDF format [3.2 MB.].

To obtain personalized travel advice or order brochures from Tourisme Québec:

• from Canada and the United States: 1 877 266-5687
• from France: 0 800 90 77 77
• from Belgium: 0 800 78 532
• from anywhere in the world: 1 (514) 873-2015 or visit:
• by e-mail: info@bonjourquebec.com

On foot with a professional guide

“Old Montréal: The Official Walking Tour” is a guided visit lasting 90 minutes. The departure point is in front of the Notre-Dame Basilica boutique; tickets are sold on the spot beginning 15 minutes before the start of each tour. Other themed walking tours are available, including “The Old Montréal Ghost Trail.”

For more information including schedules, rates and themes:
www.guidatour.qc.ca/en/

Or consult the Old Montréal Calendar of Activities and Exhibitions.

By calèche

Calèche (horse-drawn carriage) tours lasting 30 minutes
($48, taxes included) or 60 minutes ($80, taxes included)
are available. a calèche can accommodate from 3 to 5 people. Tours depart from:

• Notre Dame Street, near Place Jacques-Cartier;
• De la Commune Street, near Place Jacques-Cartier;
• Place D'Youville, near the Pointe-à-Callière Museum.

Discover Old Montréal is a 30-page brochure about the neighbourhood’s history and heritage architecture, with the information laid out as a walking tour. The brochure sells for approximately $5, taxes included, and is available from:

• the Old Montréal tourist information bureau;
• Old Montréal museums

Also on sale at these outlets, and from booksellers, is the book Old Montreal: History Through Heritage, which takes an innovative, in-depth look at the historical district in its 304 pages, supported by some 270 illustrations and photos. Price: $34.95 (taxes not included).

For current weather conditions as well as short- and long-term forecasts:
www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/caqc0363

Montréal is the world’s second-largest French-speaking city, and French is the official language here. The city is home to some 80 different ethnic groups; English is the most common second language spoken.

For information purposes: www.bankofcanada.ca/en/exchform.htm

To view the Web site of Tourism Montréal (the Greater Montréal Convention and Tourism Bureau):
www.tourism-montreal.org/B2C/00/default.asp

To view the Tourisme Québec Web site (official Government of Québec tourism site):
www.bonjourquebec.com