The Clock Tower is located in the Old Port (Vieux-Port) of Montreal in the historic district facing the St. Lawrence River. It is also sometimes referred to as The Sailors’ Memorial Clock and is a first world war memorial to the Canadian Sailors who lost their lives during the war. It was built from 1919 to 1922. The Clock Tower is clearly recognizable in the Old Port of Montreal by its large tower accompanied by a smaller tower. The Clock Tower located next to some of the other great attraction points the Old Port offer, such as the Notre-Dame Basilica which is one of the biggest tourist attractions in North America and Canada. Every year more than 10 million people visit the Basilica. You will also find the archeology and history museum, Pointe-à-Callière, close by the Clock tower. The museum is famous for its local history and archeological findings but also international exhibits from ancient cultures around the world.

Fitness near the Clock Tower

Being home to more than 6000 fitness facilities and gyms the Canadian fitness industry offers a great variety of options to the many active fitness members in Canada. Boutique fitness studios has gained a lot of traction in Canada, where concepts like HIIT and Spinning is very popular. However, the market is still dominated by the more traditional low-cost and premium gyms and chains offering classes, free weight, strengthening machines and functional areas. With millions of travelers visiting Montreal every year the gyms is starting to realize the potential in being able to attract the travelers that want to stay active during their visit. The gyms are starting to use services like TrainAway, which very conveniently allows the travelers to buy a day pass access to the gyms. Within a short walking distance from the Clock Tower in Old Montreal you can find multiple gyms where a day pass can be bought directly though TrainAway. One of them is Nautilus Plus – Berri Uqam gym.