We walked around Old Montreal at night and during the day time, and both settings had beautiful scenery. The narrow streets, high buildings, and street performers/vendors really give you an old world feel right in the middle of a big city. Many of the shops around here are souvenir shops though, so I wouldn't recommend Old Montreal for serious shoppers.... more

What an a great area in Montreal! I have not traveled extensively in Europe but did feel like I was transported back to areas of Spain. We stayed on McGill which is right near Old Montreal and I had a hard time pulling myself away to explore the rest of the city. St. Paul is a wonderful street with great... more

When you´re in old Montreal you feel like you´re in Europe. The buildings are beautiful, there are very good restaurants, and the nightlife is great, so I highly recommend to visit the old Montreal and spend some hours there, you won´t be disappointed. more

I LOVED this spot. it was so quaint and reminded me of the trip to Venice and Greece. There were cobblestone streets and small road ways meant more for walking than driving. the little shops all along the way just calling to be explored! we just got back from our 3 day trip to Ottawa, Ontario and did a side... more

I've had the pleasure of living in Montreal as a visitor since April of this year on a work-related excursion. If you are not from a big town, you will be easily charmed, as I am, by this big city and the French culture found here. Although the section considered to be "old" Montreal is not a large when compared... more

Did you know that sense june 1st 2007 there is a new regulation concerning cleaness in the Old Montreal every merchant's and owners are responsable of their sidewalk and inspectors are looking around for people who doesn't care to give contravention. Old Montreal is now sincerely very clean. more

Wow, Old Montreal is really charming! I felt like I was transported into a quaint European village. Cobblestone streets, gorgeous centuries-old architecture, charming alleys. We really loved it and it was our favorite part of the city. When walking to the neighborhood, be sure to seek out the "Ring of Fire" near the Intercontinental Hotel. It is really unique especially... more

You feel like you are in Europe. The buildings, cobblestone roads, bistros and cafes are beautiful. Notre Dame is in Old Montreal adding even more to the Paris feel. Don't miss this area at any cost while in Montreal. more

I came here with my young son for two days in July 2006, forewarned that the area was pretty but that the people who reside there were unpleasant and was shocked to find it was worse than expected- an enormous amount of homeless people, beggars and drug addicts roaming the streets at all hours of the day. Let's put it... more