Vieux Montreal

CHARACTER AND FEEL

Vieux Montreal effectively corresponds in its borders with the old (walled) city circa 1750.

Although most buildings were demolished and rebuilt in the 19th century as the city's rapid growth was making it the economic and finanical capital of Canada, the area still retains its "historic" character. In the later part of the 20th century, Vieux Montreal (Old Montreal) has become a major tourist attraction.

APARTMENTS & REAL ESTATE

Apartment buildings in Vieux Montreal are scarce and most condos qualify as "luxury" residences (with condo prices often approaching and even exceeding $1M).

Selected Rental Buildings:

• Le Bogart (Phase II) (200 rue St-Jacques Ouest, Vieux Montreal) - Mixed-use building located right next to Notre Dame cathedral.

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Selected Condo Buildings:

• Cité Nouveau Monde (62 rue Saint-Paul Ouest, Vieux Montreal)
• Le 334 Notre-Dame (334 rue Notre-Dame Est, Vieux Montreal)
• Le Solano (847 rue de la Commune Est, Vieux Montreal) - Condos of different configurations from 678 to 3,165 sq ft. The buildings vary in height from 4 to 14 floors.
• L'Héritage du Vieux-Port (1000 de la Commune, Vieux Montreal) - This building has a stucture made of concrete blocks and finished with brick cladding. At the top, four 5-story residences will have 7,500 square-feet and a private lands....
• Orléans (81 rue de Brésoles, Vieux Montreal)

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LIVING IN THIS NEIGHBOURHOOD

Although the situation is changing rapidly, the earthly conveniences are still relatively rare in Old Montreal. With the exception of a few depanneurs and Beniamino's grocery store on Rue McGill (just above de la Commune), there are practically no grocery shopping options in the area. The closest supermarket (IGA) is on Blvd René-Lévesque.

The neighbourhood also lacks self-service laundromats, so it is imperative to be able to wash your clothes at home (although, if you have the money, there's no shortage of various delivery and valet services). Othewise, you'll find yourself on a 30-minute hike north with a laundry bag.

LINKS & RESOURCES

• Société du Havre de Montréal - the mission of this organization is to propose major elements in a concerted plan for the development of the harbourfront and the urban areas around it.