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Vieux Port de Montréal (Old Port of Montréal) Description: The Old Port is located in the historic heart of the cosmopolitan, francophone city of Montréal. It was once the sea-trading hub of North America and in the first half of the 20th century was the second largest port in North America after New York. After port operations declined in the late 1950s, the Canadian government decided to redevelop the area, and it is now a thriving arts and entertainment venue, visited by five million people each year. The port is surrounded by the city’s original 17th century walled fortifications and the activities on offer reflect both the area’s illustrious past and its modern, forward-looking philosophy. The Clock Tower offers excellent views across the city and houses an exhibition tracing the city’s history, whilst the new iSci Centre (website: www.isci.ca) allows visitors of all ages to explore the world of science and technology through activities and interactive displays. Another popular option is to see an IMAX film in the city where IMAX technology was born. In winter, there is a huge open-air skating rink at Bonsecours Basin, as well as horse-drawn sleigh rides, and the Old Port has a bustling café culture all year round. Contact Addresses: Old Port of Montréal Inc., 333 rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal, Québec H2Y 2E2, Canada Tel: (514) 496 7678. Fax: (514) 283 8423. E-mail: information@oldportofmontreal.com Website: www.oldportofmontreal.com Transportation: Air: Montréal Dorval International Airport, Montréal Mirabel International Airport. Rail: Train: Montréal Station (Gare Centrale). Underground: Square-Victoria, Champ-de-Mars or Place d'armes. Road: Car: Ville-Marie Expressway (Hwy-720). Opening Times: IMAX: Shows every hour Tues-Thurs and Sun 1015-2115, Fri-Sat 1015-2215. iSci exhibitions: Tues-Sun 1000-1700. iSci Immersion cinema: Tues-Sun 1000-1630. Ice-skating: Daily 1000-2200 (1 Dec-10 Mar). Admission Fees: IMAX: C$9.95 (adult), C$8.95 (child 13-17), C$7.95 (child 4-12), free (child under 4). Concessions and family pass available. iSci exhibitions: C$9.95 (adult), C$8.95 (child 13-17), C$7.95 (child 4-12), free (child under 4). iSci IMMERSION cinema: C$5.50 (adult), C$4.95 (child 4-17), free (child under 4). Concessions and family pass available; combination IMAX and IMMERSION passes available. Ice-skating: C$2 (adult), free (child under 6). Concessions and family pass available. Skate hire: C$6. 
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