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Trip Planner:   Canada  /  Quebec  /  Montreal  /  Place Jacques-Cartier

Place Jacques-Cartier, Montreal

4.1
#8 of 43 in Historic Sites in Montreal
Battlefield · Hidden Gem · Landmark
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Find somewhere to dine al fresco and see a little of Montreal's history at Place Jacques-Cartier. A characterful entrance to the Old Port, the square is named after the explorer who originally claimed Canada for France in 1535. Parisian style restaurants line the square and local artists stalls and food kiosks often populate the center. Head to the upper end to see Nelson's Column, the oldest monument in the city and the second oldest Nelson's Column in the world. Plan your visit to Place Jacques-Cartier and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Montreal travel itinerary planner.
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FROM $138 BOOK WITH VIATOR Old Montreal Private Walking Tour Old Montreal Private Walking Tour
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FROM $56 BOOK WITH VIATOR Old Montréal VIP Semi-Private Walking Tour Old Montréal VIP Semi-Private Walking Tour
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FROM $261 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2 Hour Full Tour of Montréal in Vintage Convertible Cadillac 2 Hour Full Tour of Montréal in Vintage Convertible Cadillac
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FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Old Montreal History Walking Tour Old Montreal History Walking Tour
3.2
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Montreal Shore Excursion: Walking Tour of Old Montreal Montreal Shore Excursion: Walking Tour of Old Montreal
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FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Old Montreal Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour Old Montreal Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Walking Tour
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
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  • By 2016TravelproA
    At the heart of Old Montreal town, lots of nice restaurants, bars, hotels nearby. Worth visiting both at day times and nights. Personally prefer night visit because whole place is decorated with... 
    At the heart of Old Montreal town, lots of nice restaurants, bars, hotels nearby. Worth visiting both at day times and nights. Personally prefer night visit because whole place is decorated with...  more »
  • By I_Roam_AB
    Great to walk around, see the sights, the little park and the Nelson column. A very cosmopolitan area. Clean and safe place to be. 
    Great to walk around, see the sights, the little park and the Nelson column. A very cosmopolitan area. Clean and safe place to be.  more »
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