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  Marseille Areas - Provence Beyond
The Old Port inlet was used as a landing site by the Phocaeans in 600 BC, and remained the center of maritime activity until the 19th century, when the modern port was built to handle the large steamships.
The old Town Hall (Hôtel de Ville) faces the Quai du Port on the north side of the Old Port, and just behind is the 16th-century Maison Diamantée that houses the Museum of Old Marseilles.
From the Old Port, Le Panier is visible as a hill of tightly-packed old houses behind the north side of the Quai du Port, behind the Hôtel de Ville.
www.beyond.fr /villages/marsareas.html   (1317 words)

  
 Greater Portland Landmarks - GO Old Port Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
A recent addition to the Old Port is this dramatic trompe l'oeil (fool-the-eye) mural, designed by local artists, Michael Lewis and Chris Denison.
Large shipping and mercantile companies were established in Portland, especially in the Old Port area.
Because many of the buildings erected during the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth century remain, the history and development of the commercial area can still be seen and experienced.
www.portlandlandmarks.org /go_old_port_tour.htm   (2503 words)

  
 Montreal e-Guide! - Montreal by district   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
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 Port Royal, Jamaica: Map   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
In the late 17th century, Port Royal was the largest English town in the Americas (at the time, Boston was a close second).
Port Royal was the economic center of the Caribbean but it was also called "the wickedest city in the world" for its accomidation of privateers, pirates, gambling houses and brothels.
This map is my interpretation of Port Royal as it was before the earthquake.
www.shawnbrown.com /portfolio/port_royal.html   (106 words)

  
 OLD PORT DALHOUSIE - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
OLD PORT DALHOUSIE - About Us n the heart of Niagara's Grape growing region, Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines is the best kept secret in the entire Niagara Peninsula.
This quaint, historic harbourfront village, on the south shores of Lake Ontario, is the terminus of the first three Welland canals, built in 1820, 1845 and 1889.
For almost 100 years, Port Dalhousie has been home to the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, inviting rowers from all over the world to compete on the Martindale Pond; the site of the "1999 World Rowing Games".
www.portdalhousie.com /about.html   (215 words)

  
 The 'Old Port', Chester
Old Port II If you walk a short distance past the racecourse and under the arches of the 1840s railway viaduct, you encounter a part of Chester very different to that of ancient walls, picturesque rows and timbered houses, known as the Old Port
With the continuing silting of the Dee and the meteoric rise of the Port of
The company were unhappy about the move, which was requested by the city council, but nevertheless said that they left "in order to assist the council plans for redevelopment in the Old Port area".
www.bwpics.co.uk /oldport/oldport.html   (1554 words)

  
 Old Port Cove Online
Old Port Cove is located on approximately 60 acres of land with 8,400 feet of shoreline.
There are six tower and one low rise condominium Associations at Old Port Cove with magnificent marine views of Lake Worth, the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Old Port Cove is a self-contained community with it’s own Marinas, Yacht Club, Professional Plaza and two miles of walking/jogging trails.
www.oldportcoverealestate.com   (133 words)

  
 Old Port Glasgow   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Port Glasgow is an industrial town on the west-coast of Scotland that has a population of around 20,000 people.
The history of Port Glasgow on the west coast of Scotland.
Pointhouse Glasgow A Findlay and Co Old Kilpatrick A G Cameron A Kirkpartick Port Glasgow A M Dickie...
www.tredmarkglasgow.co.uk /glasgow/old_port_glasgow.html   (481 words)

  
 .: Clarendon Hotel : Charming Neighbourhoods : Old Quebec : Old Port :.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Some of the antique dealers in the Old Port have been here since the district, which at one time had been somewhat rundown, was seeking to be reborn, or at the very least survive.
Converting monumental-style and industrial buildings into condominiums encouraged people to move back to the Old Port district and be close to the St. Lawrence, the river that is so dear to Quebec City residents.
Visit the Old Port for a change of scenery and gaze upon the rich, deep blue waters of the St. Lawrence River.
www.quebecweb.com /clarendon/en/vq_vieux_port.html   (466 words)

  
 Portland's Downtown District | Old Port
Portland’s Old Port is one of the most successful revitalized warehouse districts in the country.
Seamlessly connected to the waterfront, the Old Port is both working waterfront and a chic shopping, dining, and entertainment district.
The smell of the sea air, the sound of a foghorn, and the chatter of seagulls add to an atmosphere that is undeniably Portland, undeniably Maine.
www.portlandmaine.com /op.html   (126 words)

  
 Old Port Cove Yacht Club
ld Port Yacht Club offers it's members and their guests a warm, welcome, comfortable, waterfront dining, and the personal attention that can only be found in the finest private clubs.
Open six days for lunch and dinner during the season and five in summer, the club is pleased to offer reciprocal dining arrangements to fellow visiting yachtsmen.
Old Port Yacht Club has comprehensive banquet/catering facilities to accommodate groups of up to 150 guests.
www.opch.com /opyc.html   (965 words)

  
 Old Port Cove Marina and Yacht Club
Dedicated to the waters of the Lake Worth Lagoon, by removing boating hazards and other floating debris from the navigable waters of Palm Beach County on a daily basis therefore improving the quality of the water for everyone's benefit and environmental health.
Richard Morgan, President, Old Port Cove Holdings, Inc., Mr.
In addition, North Palm Beach Marina provides pump-out service and Old Port Cove Marina tenants are encouraged to use this service since it is located less than a mile away from it's sister marina.
www.opch.com /oldport.html   (643 words)

  
 old port portland maine hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Located in the heart of the Old Port, Portland Harbor Hotel has a...
Situated in the heart of the Historic Old Port district.
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www.hotel-portland-blog.com /directory/old-port-portland-maine-hotel.html   (302 words)

  
 Old Port Cove Marina, Illinois camping
In Illinois there are some real nice places including Old Port Cove Marina, if you love the outdoors you will like Old Port Cove Marina.
Many people come to Old Port Cove Marina to camp, Old Port Cove Marina is a good campground for any type of camper.
Old Port Cove Marina is not the only place around here, Bluff Lake is a nearby lake.
www.hikercentral.com /campgrounds/104662.html   (1035 words)

  
 Old Port Festival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Portland's annual Old Port Festival is always held on the first Sunday in June.
Billed as the largest one-day festival in Maine, the Old Port Festival has had crowds of more than 40,000.
The Old Port Festival's main attraction has to be the variety of musicians performing all in one area.
entertainment.mainetoday.com /variety/050602oldportfest.shtml   (519 words)

  
 Central Coast Seafood Restaurant
A wonderful setting in the best climate in the U.S. makes the Olde Port Inn the place to be for the dining on the Central Coast.
Spectacularly located on the pier at Port San Luis (Avila Beach) The Olde Port Inn is a favorite for dining, cocktails, or banquets.
Just miles from the historic mission town of San Luis Obispo and Pismo Beach, The Olde Port Inn is the finest sea food restaurant on the Central Coast.
www.oldeportinn.com   (151 words)

  
 The Old Port   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
A beautiful place to visit in Montréal, is the old port.
Inside there are one guide to show you the old port by boat, in the St-Lawrence.
But I think that the old port is the best place to visit, because it's very interesting.
www.cvm.qc.ca /corton/6432/angie_tremblay-petit.htm   (300 words)

  
 MontréalCAM - Old Port of Montreal - Montreal Webcam Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Stretching for 2.5 kilometres along the St. Lawrence River, the Old Port offers a profusion of outdoor activities, such as cruises, outings, exhibits, special events and street entertainment.
The Old Port Of Montréal has been the social, economic and cultural soul of the city ever since early French fur traders used it as a trading post in 1611.
Here are some travel tips for getting to and around the old city.
www.montrealcam.com /en-svpm.html   (151 words)

  
 Old Port of Montréal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Old Port is a 2.5-km-long recreational and tourist park and offers a variety of outdoor activities for every taste, from cruises to excursions, exhibitions, events and entertainment.
Once the snow flies, you can skate on the outdoor artificial rink and join in three whole months of regular and special outdoor activities, to really make the most of winter.
The Old Port of Montréal is a window on the St. Lawrence River, the home port” of 7 million visitors who come here year round for fun and relaxation or just a lovely stroll.
www.hotelfaubourg.com /viewevent.php?id=317   (128 words)

  
 Port Royal Old Village Association
May of 2003 saw the beginnings of a new organization called the Old Village Association of Port Royal (OVA).
By the year's end OVA had been recognized by the Town Council of Port Royal as a viable and active community organization.
Our common interests of wishing to improve and expand economic opportunities in the district while preserving and enhancing the small town nature of Old Port Royal are what brought us together.
www.oldvillageportroyal.com   (237 words)

  
 Old Port:80 :: Custom Software Development   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Old Port:80 specializes in Rapid Application Development (RAD).
We look forward to completing this site and allowing you the opportunity to keep up to date on Old Port:80 news and events.
The comments are property of their posters, all the rest (c) 2004 by Old Port:80.com
www.oldport80.com   (197 words)

  
 Rose 'Old Port'
Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross.
In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third.
Old Port was removed from the Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens (ARBG) Display Trial because its trial period expired.
www.helpmefind.com /rose/pl.php?n=2168   (176 words)

  
 Photo Album :: Old Port Festival 2004
The Piners perform at WPOR's Old Port Festival stage.
Large crowds surrounded the WPOR stage throught the Old Port Festival.
Michael Harter at the WPOR Old Port Festival stage
www.wpor.com /gallery/OPF04   (140 words)

  
 Tastes of the Caribbean Old Port Trading Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Old Port Trading Company, Inc., an Agri business company, welcomes you to our site.
Today, we are the world’s largest coffee trade association with more than 2,500 company members.
Old Port Trading Company is a proud member of SCAA.
www.oldporttrading.com   (277 words)

  
 56 - OLD PORT
The Concordia was riding deep with another bellyful of water, and the actor hoped to find a way out of the chop to ease her.
The triple knockdown had emptied every cupboard and storage bin, shaking everything together on the floor, then drowning it in seawater.
Neither Walker nor Cyr had the energy to face it yet, but the cowboy, without his hat, did go below long enough to rescue a bottle of old port.
www.brycemuir.com /HIGHFLYERS/056-OLDPORT.htm   (777 words)

  
 Old Port B&B, Niagara_Falls_Region - Bed and Breakfast Online Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
This century old home has been renovated to maintain the heritage style with modern amenities.
Located in Port Dalhousie just steps away from the Henley Regatta rowing grandstand and a short stroll to the lakeside park, shops and restaurants.
By using this web site, you agree to our terms and conditions of use.
www.bbcanada.com /oldprtbb   (219 words)

  
 nV News Forums - Old Port
heres an old port I never got to finish...
I'd like to add boats and people someday, but time....is never on my side.
THe test came out quite nice for 2 days of work.
www.nvnews.net /vbulletin/printthread.php?t=32365   (45 words)

  
 Clarendon Hotel : Charming Neighbourhoods : Old Quebec : Old Port
The launch of the trans-Atlantic boat race from Quebec City to Saint-Malo, France, and the rehabilitation of the St. Lawrence River in an effort to transform it into a popular tourist destination, have restored the Old Port to its former glory.
The Louise Basin is the home port of the Groupe Dufour catamaran, the Famille Dufour II.
Groupe Dufour offers wonderful whale-watching cruises and excursions to see the sights in Charlevoix (Casino de Charlevoix, Isle-aux-Coudres), Tadoussac and the Saguenay Fjord.
www.hotelclarendon.com /en/vq_vieux_port.asp   (505 words)

  
 Old Port Royale - Caribbean Beach Resort   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Your Review: Selection among the food courts was not varied in the slightest.
Food was adequate but lacked variety especially for anyone staying on property for more than 3 days.
After 7 days the children were pretty tired of the same old stuff.
home.cfl.rr.com /eatwdw/rcb_oportr.html   (1169 words)

  
 Old Port (Montreal) - Reviews on RateItAll   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
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www.rateitall.com /i-1890-old-port-montreal.aspx   (124 words)

  
 Old Port - Portland - Reviews of Old Port - TripAdvisor
Old Port - Portland - Reviews of Old Port - TripAdvisor
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