The historical Old Port offers Montrealers and visitors alike access to a wide variety of activities, including the
Montréal Science Centre, with an
IMAX Theatre, and the
Montreal Clock Tower. It offers riverfront access for walking, cycling, roller-blading, quadricycle, pedalo and
Segway rentals. It is also located at the eastern end of the
Lachine Canal, which has itself been extensively refurbished as a popular destination for cycling, roller-blading and pleasure boating. Cultural events include the
Festival Montréal en lumière,
Igloofest and the
Matsuri Japon festival. In June 2012, an
urban beach, called the ''Plage de l'Horloge'' (
Clock Tower Beach), opened adjacent to the
Clock Tower. The Old Port of Montreal changed its name to The Quays of the Old Port of Montreal in 2005. Approximately every two years the
Cirque du Soleil launches a new show from the Jacques Cartier Quay. The Old Port was rejected as the site of a proposed
aerial gondola. The Old Port was also known as one of the most famous fishing spots in the greater Montreal area. A popular shore fishing position is
Parc de la Cité-du-Havre, which provides a fishing spot with a wide range of fish species. In the winter, ice fishing events were held on the ice inside the old port. The
Grande roue de Montréal Ferris Wheel opened in 2017 at the Old Port. It is the tallest ferris wheel in Canada. ==Management==