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	Old Montreal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Old Montreal (or Vieux-Montréal in French) is the oldest area in the Canadian city of Montreal, dating back to colonial times.
		Located in the borough of Ville-Marie, the area is usually thought of as being bounded to the west by McGill St., to the north by Saint Antoine St., to the east by Berri St., and to the south by the Saint Lawrence River.
		Old Montreal itself is a major tourist draw; with the oldest of its buildings dating to the 1600s, it is one of the oldest urban areas in North America.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Old_Montreal (479 words)

	Montreal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Montreal was merged with the 27 surrounding municipalities on the Island of Montreal on 1 January 2002.
		Montreal lies at the confluence of several climactic regions and thus the climate in Montreal varies greatly, both by season and by day to day, and is considered a part of the culture of the city by Montrealers.
		Old Montreal is also accessible from the downtown core via the underground city and is served by several STM bus routes and metro stations, ferries to the South Shore and a network of bicycle paths.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montreal (8107 words)

	Old Montreal
		Old Montreal is more than just a sentimental expression used to describe a vague district around the harbour; specifically it refers to the area on the waterfront that extends north to Craig Street and is delineated by McGill Avenue and Berri Street on the west and east sides respectively.
		In Old Montreal, many of the houses crowded within the walls were of wood, but after a number of fires the French government forbade the use of wooden shingles which were to be replaced with tin.
		The confusion of old masonry and fire-escapes along the eastern part of rue de la Capital has little in it to suggest that this was one of the liveliest streets in the city.
	www.kipawa.com /philosophy/old_montreal.htm (1624 words)

	Montreal e-Guide! - Montreal by district (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Old Montreal is one of the main attraction in Montreal, some might find it too "touristy" but it is definitely worth seeing for its narrow streets, old stone building ranging from the 17th century to the 20th century.
		Old Montreal can get very crowded and very touristy during the summer since this part of town is full of tourists, so if you are the type of visitor that want to stay away from the other tourists, better visit old Montreal in the off season or early in the day because it's worth it.
		Montreal's Hôtel de ville (city hall) is on the east side of the Place Vauquelin and the Old 'old' court house is to the west.
	www.toutmontreal.com /english/eguide/oldmontreal/oldmontreal.html (1439 words)

	Old Montréal
		Old Montreal is, as you probably guessed, the old part of Montreal, and is situated near the St-Laurent river (southern part of Montreal).
		Note that outside the tourism period in old Montreal (between October and April), there isn't much going on, but the museums are still open as are the restaurants and bars (there's also skating in the old port in the winter).
		The old fortifications, old Montreal use to be surrounded by fortifications, but they have been destroyed.
	icarus.math.mcmaster.ca /peter/liaison/OlM.html (898 words)

	CruisePort "Montreal"
		The atmospheric Old Port and Old City (Vieux Montreal) are in walking distance of the cruise port, while the rest of the modern, downtown area features many parks and museums to suit all tastes.
		Old Montreal, located next to the Old Port area, is characterized by narrow, cobblestone lanes which are perfect for strolling.
		Montreal not only has diverse museums, a lovely waterfront and historic area, but also a number of large open spaces from which to enjoy great city views and to relax with a picnic lunch.
	www.cruise-reports.com /Subscribers/Past_Issues/2003/Aug2003/CruisePort.htm (941 words)

	Best Montreal - Montreal Landmarks - Old Port Montreal - Notre Dame Basilica
		Montreal Canada is a city rich in history and culture.
		The city of Montreal was founded in 1642 by French settlers and soon built its reputation as a major fur trading post.
		Montreal's oldest Catholic church, built in 1656, is known for its exquisite designed interior, which includes stained glass chronicling the history of the city.
	landmarks.bestmontreal.com (248 words)

	City Tour: Old Montreal @ nationalgeographic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Completed in 1705 as the home of Claude de Ramezay, the 11th governor of Montreal, it was successively the headquarters of the Compagnie des Indes, the great fur-trading company, then the residence of the British governor-general.
		Full of displays on all aspects of Montreal’s past, its 11 rooms evoke the texture of urban life as you ride a trolley, climb up one of the city’s famous outside staircases, or eavesdrop in a 1940s living room.
		For half a century, the twin-towered, Gothic Revival basilica was the biggest church in North America, and it remains a Montreal landmark despite the proliferation of skyscrapers.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /destinations/Montreal/Old_Montreal.html (1255 words)

	Best Montreal - Montreal Tourism
		Yes Montreal is a sophisticated urban city with its near infinite choices of clubs, restaurants and internationally renowned Montreal festivals.
		The Montreal Botanical Garden is known for its variety of plants and garden exhibitions.
		Old Montreal is a trip to the past.
	tourism.bestmontreal.com (553 words)

	OLD MONTREAL RESTAURANTS _ GO Montreal _ Discover Areas _ Old Montreal
		Montreal, Qc Deep in the heart of Old Montreal lies a romantically elegant restaurant known as Chez Queux.
		Old Montreal's newest restaurant, Aix Cuisine du Terroir is located at street level of the Hotel Place d'Armes and is based on traditional French brasserie style and cuisine.
		One of Old Montreal’s hottest spots from the moment it opened, Verses Bar is where hotel guests, American travellers, and the local “cinq-à-sept” crowd converge to enjoy cocktails underneath the stars in Hotel Nelligan’s magnificent inner courtyard, furnished with marble tables and rattan chairs.
	www.go-montreal.com /areas_oldmontreal_resto.htm (633 words)

	A Walking Tour of Old Montreal
		Montreal became the capital of The United Province of Canada in 1844 and the government moved into St. Ann’s Market, an imposing two-storey limestone building that was built here in the early 1830s.
		Montreal might have remained the national capital to this day had a booze-soaked Anglo mob not torched the parliament building on April 25, 1849.
		Across Normand Street to the east is where Montreal’s first hospital, the Hôpital Général was built in 1693 and was taken over by the Grey Nuns under the direction of Mother d’Youville in 1747.
	www.vehiculepress.com /montreal/oldmontreal.html (1383 words)

	Montreal
		Each December 6th since, candle light marches have been held in Montreal and the flag on Canada's Peace Tower is lowered to half mast to observe an official day of remembrance.
		Gord has introduced Montreal with "a song about the identification process," recalling another sad image of a mother standing over her fallen daughter.
		Montreal's waterfront, the heart of her downtown, looks just as it did in the 18th century.
	www.hipmuseum.com /montreal.html (588 words)

	Restaurants in Old Montreal @ RestoMontreal.ca
		The Old Port of Montreal and its wealth of cultural, artistic, recreational, sporting and historical activities is a favorite destination for tourists and Montrealers alike during all four seasons.
		Old Montreal can get very crowded and very touristy during the summer since this part of town is full of tourists.
		Montreal Old Port also hosts many fine restaurants serving a wide array of different types of cuisines.
	www.restomontreal.ca /districts/montreal-oldport.php (253 words)

	Many layers to magical Montreal / Fall shows off joie de vivre of bustling city
		Today, this area comprises Vieux-Montréal (Old Montreal), home to many a romantic restaurant, historically significant church, chateau and museum, a thriving riverside promenade and easy access by bridge and boat to small islands in the river, including the carefully tended former site of the much-loved Expo '67.
		In addition to Old Montreal, a must-see for the visitor is the city's vibrant downtown, which, unlike the downtowns of many American cities, was never hollowed out by post-World War II flight to the suburbs.
		We ended our visit in Old Montreal, sliding into a discreetly lit banquette in Verses, the bar at the Hotel Nelligan, one of half a dozen new boutique hotels that have brought a sheen of modernity to the old quarter.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/10/09/TRG3QF2VH71.DTL (2346 words)

	Old Montréal – Maps and location
		Old Montréal covers an area of about one square kilometre (or 0.4 square mile).
		The area is served by three metro stations, all on the "orange" line.
		Take the ferry to get to Old Montréal, or extend your bicycling or in-line skating excursion to the South Shore, Parc Jean-Drapeau and the surrounding islands, Île Sainte-Helene and Île Notre-Dame, where you can spend the day exploring and relaxing.
	www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca /eng/localia.htm (738 words)

	INS Tarangini Visits Old Montreal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		From Rue De La Commune, a busy tourist street in the Old Montreal running parallel to the St. Laurent River facing Pont Jacques Cartier, Parc Jean-Drapeau and the Montreal Biosphere - more than 500 meters away, the overwhelming sight of the massive and majestic Indian national tricolour just could not be missed.
		Old and young alike, were amazed that a country from the other side of the planet had decided to send a "sail ship without any engines" so far away to spread the message of love and peace.
		It was truly remarkable to have the brave and tough Indian sailors keep their duty to the nation foremost in mind; sacrificing personal pleasures for the better part of 18 months to sail around the world at the call of the nation.
	www.bharat-rakshak.com /NAVY/Articles/Article17.html (608 words)

	Old Montreal: History through Heritage
		Old Montreal is a one-square-kilometre historic district located in the heart of one of North America's great cities.
		The old city centre offers a unique blend of history and heritage that spans thousands of years, from prehistoric encampments to architectural masterpieces of later days.
		Old Montreal: History through Heritage is essential reading for first-time visitors to Old Montreal and for those seeking a new appreciation of a familiar haunt.
	www.pubgouv.com /histoire/old_montreal.htm (292 words)

	AskMen.com - Montreal Canada
		For those who opt not to drive in Montreal's traffic (where right turns at red lights are still prohibited), taxis offer a flat rate of under $30 CAD to the downtown core from Dorval Airport, while public transportation is recognized as extremely efficient and cheap.
		Providing you saw a hotel you liked in Old Montreal -- the city's historic district accentuated by cobblestone streets and calèches (horse-drawn carriages) -- it is highly encouraged to start out your tour by taking a walk along the old streets nearby.
		Old Montreal is a top tourist attraction and, as you walk along Notre-Dame Street, you'll see why.
	www.askmen.com /fashion/travel_60/69_travel_tips.html (812 words)

	A Walking Tour Guide of Montreal's Chinatown
		This land was acquired by the Jesuits at the end of the 17th century andwas used by the militia for drills.
		To the south is Old Montreal and the Saint Lawrence river.
		This was originally the Montreal General Hospital and the oldest part of the building dates from 1821.
	www.vehiculepress.com /montreal/chinatown.html (1196 words)

	Montreal History Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Montreal: Where I was born in 1927 - various Montreal themes, some told in the form of personal reminiscences (check out especially the 'iceman' and 'games' sections), plus historic photos (especially of old public transport vehicles)
		Montreal Ghosts - aside from the well-known story of Mary Gallagher, the information here is pretty sparse.
		The Montreal Royals - review of a book about the Montreal Royals, a team which played an important role in helping fls to break the colour barrier by hiring Jackie Robinson (who went on to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, thus becoming the first fl player to play in the major leagues).
	www.geocities.com /ericsquire/montreal.htm (2068 words)

	"Office Space for rent Old Montreal 514.839.0608"
		Companies whose leases space are expiring in the next 12 months are in an advantageous position as softer demand for office space for rent in Montreal is prompting office space building owners to become retention focused and offer more flexible conditions, particularly in the B and C Class office buildings.
		In Montreal, the vacancy rate rose to 12.1 per cent in first quarter up from 10.7 per cent in first quarter and edged up marginally by 0.5 percentage points from last quarter.
		Montreal's market continues to experience negative absorption, which has carried over from last quarter.
	www.espace-industriel-a-louer.com /space_old_montreal.html (631 words)

	MoCo Montreal - Modern contemporary design & architecture
		Bathroom fittings manufacturer WETSTYLE has a new showroom in Old Montreal featuring a cross section of their growing bath collection.
		Furniture maker Jennifer Scott is moving West of Old Montreal and is clearing out their remaining inventory.
		Accessories store in Old Montreal with lots of tableware and kitchenware by Alessi, Bodum, iittala and others.
	mocoloco.com /montreal (347 words)

	Montreal Hotels - Hôtel XIXe siècle
		L'Hôtel XIXe siècle is full of old world charm and located in the heart of Old Montreal.
		The Old Montreal boutique hotel has elegant, spacious rooms with high ceilings and large windows.
		Inside, the restoration of many original architectural elements, such as the ceiling friezes in the Entrance Hall and the staircase leading to what was once the vault and is now the library, help to preserve the spirit of the 19th century all the while maintaining a modern Montreal hotel commitment to quality.
	www.hotelxixsiecle.com /en/old_montreal_boutique_hotel.html (179 words)

	Old Montreal, History through Heritage - The story of a unique district : ArriveNet Press Releases : Business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The book recounts the development of the Old Montreal district, from the Amerindian presence to today, referring to the places and buildings of the times.
		In short, join the authors as they explain how Old Montreal's diverse architectural heritage and many features of its urban landscape-archaeological remains, streets, squares, gardens, docks and public works of art-reveal so much about the district's past and the people who lived there.
		Old Montreal, History through Heritage sells for $34.95, at your favourite bookstore and most museums in Old Montreal.
	press.arrivenet.com /business/article.php/517386.html (399 words)

	Walking Tour: A Walk in Old Montreal @ nationalgeographic.com
		The historic core of Montreal, with its wonderful array of old buildings, is once more a fashionable place to live and work, and is the best place to begin your exploration of this fascinating, many-sided metropolis.
		The 18th-century stone walls have long since been pulled down, but Old Montreal, on its low ridge overlooking the St. Lawrence, is still well defined and a pure delight to stroll around.
		Walk diagonally across the Champ-de-Mars, the old parade ground that for many years served as a popular space for gatherings of all kinds.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /destinations/Montreal/A_Walk_in_Old_Montreal.html (563 words)

	Best Montreal Hotels - Montreal Hotel
		You could be living this memorable moment by staying at one of the many Montreal hotel, Montreal bed and breakfasts and Montreal luxury hotels in Old Montreal.
		Whether you are in downtown Montreal, the Montreal city outlying areas and Vieux Montreal, you will find an ample selection of accommodations to fit every budget and tastes.
		Located in picturesque Old Montreal, Auberge CASA DE MATÉO is five minutes from all the attractions of the Old Port.
	hotels.bestmontreal.com (471 words)

	OLD MONTREAL _ GO Montreal _ Discover Areas _ Old Montreal
		In the heart of Old Montreal, the gentle slope down from the Nelson monument affords a superb view of the Old Port.
		Built in 1804, and restored in 1998, on the old site of Chateau de Vaudreuil, Place Jacques Cartier was used as a public market for many years.
		The cobblestone road, particularly East of St. Laurent Blvd., is crowded with horse-drawn carriages and fascinated pedestrians discovering the history of Old Montreal.
	www.go-montreal.com /areas_oldmontreal.htm (292 words)

	E-Learn: About Montreal
		Safe, clean and green, this city is good to her citizens and guests alike, who lunch and lounge on terraces for nice, long sessions of people-watching (a sacred Montréal ritual), stroll, hike or bike on mount Royal (a natural haven right downtown), take in the sights and sounds of Old Montréal and the Old Port.
		Physically, the city's architecture is an artful mix of old and new, with graceful historic structures lovingly preserved and merged with the cool lines of the 21st century.
		In the Old Port, the remains of the original First Nations and European settlements are revealed through archeological digs and crypts at Pointe-à-Callière and the Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum.
	www.aace.org /conf/Cities/Montreal (782 words)

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