Old Port of Montréal

Name

Old Port of Montréal

Legal name

Old Port of Montréal Corporation

Website

https://oldportofmontreal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Tourism and Waterfront Destination

NAICS

Amusement and Theme Parks (713110), Marinas (713930), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Water Transportation (4400), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAIALAH

Ferry Terminals & Water Transit Piers

Travel & Hospitality/Rail, Bus & Ground Passenger Transport/Passenger Transport Stations, Terminals & Interchanges

SECONDARYTHAEAGAE

Tourist & Scenic Ferry Services

Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Ferries & Leisure Passenger Shipping

SECONDARYTHAEACAL

Theme & Specialty River Cruises (Culinary/Wellness/Music/etc.)

Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/River Cruise Operators

Keywords

• Waterfront tourism
• Recreational attractions
• Event venue rentals
• Marina services
• Cultural festivals

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Old Port of Montréal operates a 2.2 km urban waterfront recreational tourism destination along the St. Lawrence River in Montréal. It sells admissions to ticketed activities (bungee, zipline, pedal boats, themed cruises, skating), event and festival tickets (Cirque du Soleil ECHO, Igloofest, fireworks festivals), museum and IMAX admissions at the Montréal Science Centre, marina mooring services, and event venue rentals. On-site dining and boutiques complete the consumer offering.

Product overview

The Old Port of Montréal is a large urban recreational tourism destination operated by the Old Port of Montréal Corporation under Canada Lands Company. The site comprises two primary business units: the Quays of the Old Port of Montréal (a 2.2 km riverside promenade with beaches, event venues, and recreational activities) and the Montréal Science Centre (an interactive science museum with IMAX theater). The destination welcomes over 6 million visitors annually and features diverse programming including ticketed activities (bungee, zipline, cruises), cultural events (Cirque du Soleil, Igloofest, fireworks festivals), dining establishments, and marina services. The site operates year-round with varying seasonal programming including summer festivals, fall fairs, and winter activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quays of the Old Port of Montréal A 2.2 km waterfront promenade along the St. Lawrence River featuring the Clock Tower heritage landmark (erected 1919-1922), Clock Tower Beach, event venues, restaurants and boutiques, and year-round programming. Open daily from 6 am to midnight for residents and visitors.
• Montréal Science Centre Interactive science museum within the Old Port featuring exhibitions (e.g., T. rex: The Ultimate Predator, Funny Creatures), the IMAX TELUS theatre, and educational programming for visitors of all ages.
• Port d'escale Marina A full-service marina offering mooring facilities for boats within the Old Port basin.
• Montreal Yacht Club Yacht club facility providing maritime services within the Old Port waterfront.
• Event Venues Rental spaces including Jacques-Cartier Quay, Clock Tower Beach, and various indoor venues for private and public gatherings, booked through the dedicated event venue platform.
• ECHO by Cirque du Soleil A Cirque du Soleil performance production presented at the Old Port featuring acrobatics and theatrical storytelling about connection, intention, and the bond between humans and the animal kingdom.
• Fireworks Nights with Mazorca A series of fireworks displays during the L'International des Feux Loto-Québec festival at Clock Tower Beach, paired with Latin-inspired food, cocktails, and DJ entertainment by Mazorca.
• Montréal Bungee Canada's highest urban bungee jump at 210 feet, operated near the Science Centre, offering 360-degree views of downtown Montréal and the South Shore.
• Pedal Boats Rental by Écorécréo Pedal boat rentals available on the waterway within the Old Port, operated by Écorécréo.
• Bateau Fantôme by Navark Ghost ship cruise experience offering themed voyages including The Ghost Treasure Hunt Cruise and The Twilight Cruise.
• Le Petit Navire Recreational water activity available at the Old Port.
• MTL Zipline Urban zipline attraction offering aerial views of the Old Port waterfront, operated by the same operator as Montréal Bungee.
• Clock Tower Beach An urban beach area at the base of the Clock Tower, open during the summer season with designated swimming areas.
• Restaurants & Boutiques On-site dining and retail establishments within the Old Port, including M Churros Mme Banane, Café Macchiato, and La Boîte à crêpes.
• Refrigerated Skating Rink Outdoor skating rink operated during the winter season, typically opening in mid-December.
• Igloofest Winter festival featuring evening DJ/VJ events at Jacques Cartier Quay with electronic music programming.
• T. rex: The Ultimate Predator Interactive dinosaur exhibition featuring over 40 models and molds, organized by the American Museum of Natural History.
• Montréal Science Centre IMAX TELUS Theatre IMAX theater within the Montréal Science Centre showing documentary films in 3D and large-format presentations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 million+ annual visitors

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Canada Lands CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanada Lands Company is the owner and manager of the Old Port of Montréal. It is a self-financing federal Crown corporation specializing in attractions management and real estate development. The company has successfully managed iconic attractions including the CN Tower, the Montréal Science Centre, the Old Port of Montréal, and Downsview Park for close to 30 years. Canada Lands invests in both Montreal attractions to curate memorable experiences through recreational activities, entertainment, events, educational programming, and outdoor festivals.
• Montréal Science CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Old Port of Montréal is home to the Montréal Science Centre, one of its two business units alongside the Quays of the Old Port. The Science Centre features interactive exhibitions, IMAX TELUS theatre, and educational programming.
• Cirque du SoleilflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCirque du Soleil presents ECHO at the Old Port of Montréal from May 21 to August 16, 2026. This internationally renowned show is a major annual attraction featuring modern circus performances. Cirque du Soleil previously served as title sponsor for the total solar eclipse event at the Science Centre.
• MazorcacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMazorca operates the Fireworks Nights event as part of the L'International des Feux Loto-Québec festival. Located on the riverfront, Mazorca provides gourmet Latin-inspired dining, refreshing cocktails, and DJ entertainment alongside the fireworks displays.
• Montréal BungeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontreal Bungee operates Canada's highest urban bungee jump at the Old Port. Located near the Science Centre, the attraction offers 360-degree views of downtown Montreal and the South Shore from a height of 210 feet.
• Navark (Bateau Fantôme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavark operates the Bateau Fantôme ghost ship experience offering themed cruises including The Ghost Treasure Hunt Cruise and The Twilight Cruise.
• Écorécréo (Pedal boats)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerÉcorécréo provides pedal boat rentals at the Old Port as part of the recreational water activities available to visitors.
• TeluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelus is a major partner of the Montréal Science Centre, sponsoring exhibitions such as Funny Creatures (Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards) and the IMAX TELUS theatre. Telus has also sponsored the T. REX 3D film at the Science Centre.
• SoverdicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoverdi is a Greater Montréal-based non-profit greening organization collaborating with the Old Port on vegetation enhancement and heat island reduction. Phase 1 in 2024 involved planting 132 large and medium caliper trees; Phase 2 planned for October 2025 adds 65 new trees.
• IgloofestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIgloofest is a major winter event at the Old Port featuring evening DJ events, free concerts, and festive programming. The 17th edition (January 16 to February 8) presents 12 evening events at Jacques Cartier Quay featuring local and international DJs and VJs.
• Grand MinuitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrand Minuit is a New Year's Eve event presented in collaboration with the City of Montréal, Tourisme Montréal, Government of Québec, SDC Vieux-Montréal, and Multicolore. It is one of the largest free winter events in Quebec featuring live performances, luminous scenography, and a grand midnight countdown.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Navy Pier: Chicago's iconic urban pier combining attractions (Ferris wheel), event venues, dining, retail, and lake cruises — structurally analogous to Old Port's mix of ticketed attractions, event spaces, dining, and water-based experiences.
• Harbourfront Centre: Toronto's waterfront cultural and recreation destination offering year-round programming, events, dining, and outdoor activities on Lake Ontario — the closest Canadian analog to Old Port's publicly-supported multi-venue waterfront destination model.
• Granville Island: Vancouver's urban waterfront peninsula featuring a public market, shops, galleries, and marina services — a comparable Canadian public-facing mixed-use waterfront destination with food, retail, and recreation.
• Ontario Place: Toronto's urban waterfront entertainment venue with amusement rides, cultural programming, dining, and lakefront recreation — a directly comparable Canadian waterfront entertainment-venue format owned by a public-sector entity.
• South Street Seaport Museum / Pier 17: New York's historic waterfront destination with museums, restaurants, shops, and harbor cruises — similar mixed-use maritime heritage tourism model relying on a single waterfront footprint and cruise revenue.
• The Forks: Winnipeg's riverfront destination combining cultural attractions, dining, winter programming, and recreation — closely comparable year-round ticketed programming and event-driven model on a Canadian riverfront site.
• Pier 39: San Francisco's waterfront tourist destination with shops, restaurants, attractions, and bay cruises; directly comparable destination model combining entertainment, F&B, sightseeing, and water excursions on a single pier footprint.

Emerging players

• AML Cruises: Montréal-based cruise operator running scenic St. Lawrence River cruises — directly competitive with Old Port's Bateau Fantôme themed cruises and Le Petit Navire for water-based tourist excursions in the same river.

Regional players

• La Ronde: Montréal's major amusement park (historically Six Flags, now Quebecor) — adjacent themed entertainment competitor in the same city targeting overlapping tourist demographics with rides and ticketed admission.

Broad incumbents

• CN Tower: Also owned and operated by Canada Lands Company; this Toronto attraction demonstrates the parent's track record managing iconic Canadian public tourism assets and confirms the corporate parent operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

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