# Place Jacques-Cartier

Montreal, Canada

The lively heart of Old Montreal, this sloping plaza runs downhill toward the Old Port. Laid out in the early 19th century and named for explorer Jacques Cartier in 1847, it now buzzes with street performers, cafés and market stalls.

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Coordinates: 45.50789, -73.553

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