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The Old Port was also known as one of the most famous fishing spots in the greater Montreal area. A popular shore fishing position is
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The Old Port of Montreal changed its name to The Quays of the Old Port of Montreal in 2005. Approximately every two years the
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The historical Old Port offers Montrealers and visitors alike access to a wide variety of activities, including the
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Ferris Wheel opened in 2017 at the Old Port. It is the tallest ferris wheel in Canada.
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The Old Port was redeveloped in the early 1990s, under the direction of architects
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The Old Port is managed by the Old Port of Montreal Corporation, a subsidiary of
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In 1976, Montreal's Port activities were moved east to the present
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rentals. It is also located at the eastern end of the
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The Old Port was rejected as the site of a proposed
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Adaptive reuse of industrial structures in Montreal
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Port of Montreal
French

Country
Montreal
Quebec
Operated by
Old Port of Montreal Corporation
http://www.oldportofmontreal.com/
French
port
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
Old Montreal
Saint Lawrence River
fur traders
trading post
Port of Montreal
Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Aurèle Cardinal
Peter Rose
tourists
Montréal Science Centre
IMAX
Montreal Clock Tower
Segway
Lachine Canal
Festival Montréal en lumière
Igloofest

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