This spot is where the city was founded. The guidebook said that the museum offered a fascinating glimpse into Montreal s past. However, we were rushed for time. So, we skipped a tour of the museum and proceeded along the trail. We were going to visit this oldest hospital in Montreal, but a sign in the front of the building said that this was still a functioning convent and that tours needed to be arranged in advance.
Ships still pull in there to unload their cargo.
However, some of the piers have been converted into recreation areas. It s an attractive place to spend some time. We wandered around the port for about a half an hour before making our way to the Rue St. Paul and the other half of our walking tour. The first place we came across was the Place Jacques Cartier. This square is surrounded by some of Montreal s oldest structures.