What else can I say that hasn't already been said? Old Montreal is a beautiful area that is filled with history, great restaurants, and a great bit of charm. The cobblestone streets are a personal favorite of mine and I loved walking around and seeing all the old, beautiful buildings. There are many things to do around here (such as seeing gorgeous churches like Notre Dame) and it's a great area to take a lot of pictures. The people are also very friendly here and the food is really great. It's true that it's a touristy area, but it's popular because it's wonderful and definitely a place to visit when you're in Montreal.