last horse br echo of hooves br in the alleyways br br Visit Old Montreal, the historic city center, for a sense of Montreal's European influence and charm. Some of the neighborhood's oldest buildings date back to the 1600s, making it one of North America's oldest urban centers. Complete the Old World experience with a horse and buggy ride through the winding streets. For a more modern experience, shop the boutiques on Rue Saint-Paul, or head to the hip, multicultural Mile End neighborhood in Plateau Mont-Royal, home to artists, musicians, and writers.