Mount Royal—or the “the mountain” as people here fondly refer to it—is Montrealers’ preferred playground. And whether you’re exploring it by foot or by bike, its lush green expanses will reveal a treasure trove of discoveries.
To access the park, take Olmsted Road off of Parc Avenue. Pedestrians and cyclists share this wide, tree-lined path, whose leafy branches are home to an impressive variety of bird species. If you arrive on a Sunday, you’ll be greeted by a crowd of drummers and dancers, who set up at the base of the George-Étienne Cartier statue, for the weekly tam-tam get-together
From the base to the top, be prepared for a steady but gentle climb up. Take your time enjoying the mountain’s many bucolic charms before stopping at the Kondiaronk lookout. From here, downtown unfolds at your feet, while the grand St. Lawrence River ripples in the distance. Behind you is the chalet du Mont-Royal, a lovely French beaux-arts-style building.
The delectable aromas of Mediterranean food wafting in the air might lead you to the bistro at the nearby Beaver Lake Pavilion. The pavilion also offers rentals, so you can either rollerblade around the lake or enjoy a leisurely ride by pedal boat.
On your way up to the lookout, you’ll come across the Smith House, the mountain’s meeting point par excellence. This history-rich house has played a pivotal role in the mountain’s conservation efforts and its café makes an excellent place to stop and stretch your legs.
You can prolong your visit a little longer with a visit to the Mount Royal or the Notre-Dame- des-neiges cemeteries, two oases of beauty and tranquility that are ideal for a leisurely stroll or some quiet contemplation. Ask for a guided tour of the area and learn where many famous Montrealers are buried.
Home to a variety of birds this splendid park is an ideal site for an enjoyable walk and offers superb view points.
Since the 1930s, it welcomes visitors to the park in its spacious interior that recalls the history of Montréal.
This is Canada’s largest Catholic cemetery and an important part of our historical and environmental heritage.
This historic rural cemetery contains century-old trees and over a hundred bird species.
Spectacular view on Mount Royal and the Beaver Lake and refined North American specialties.
Every Sunday, this free, unofficial festival takes place in the surrounding vast green spaces of Mount Royal Park.
Beau temps, mauvais temps, le réseau piétonnier intérieur est emprunté quotidiennement pas quelque 500 000 Montréalais. Pas juste pratique. Enrichissant. En gagnant l’esplanade de la Place Ville Marie, vous ...
Midi Lorsque vous pénétrez dans l'immense quadrilatère réservé au Festival, la rue Sainte-Catherine vibre déjà au rythme de musique dixieland. Familiarisez-vous avec les lieux en visit ...
Montréal’s present lives very happily with its past. To see it in action, visit the Pointe-à-Callière Museum, which literally exposes a thousand years of the city’s history, including the city’s founding, in ...
If there’s a new music trend happening out there, you can count on Montréalers to know about it. And that’s why everyone hotly anticipates the MUTEK festival, devoted to the latest and greatest in digital music creation. Now nin ...
Rain or shine, the Underground Pedestrian Network is used by half a million Montrealers daily. And it’s not just a question of practicality; the Network is also a portal to a wealth of discoveries. From the esplanade of Place Ville Marie, yo ...
Come nightfall, Old Montréal’s historic buildings are bathed in beautiful light
The lighting in Old Montréal was specially designed to showcase the architectural details of the neighbourhood’s centuries-old buildi ...
Il est le terrain de jeu préféré des Montréalais, qui l’appellent familièrement « la montagne ». Comme eux, sortez vos chaussures d’excursion ou votre vélo et offrez-vous une journ& ...
Noon The minute you step into the huge downtown sector reserved for the Festival, you’ll find Sainte-Catherine Street swept up in the beats of the Big Easy and beyond. Get your bearings by visiting the many kiosks that offer ev ...
Dès 13 h, dépliez votre nappe à carreaux et savourez le menu de Piknic Électronik. Dansez avec des centaines d'adeptes sous l’Homme, l'immense stabile d’Alexander Calder, et profitez des meilleurs talents de ...
C'est à la tombée du jour que les édifices historiques de Montréal révèlent toute leur splendeur.
Les éclairages ont été spécialement conçus pour mettre en valeur ...
À Montréal, histoire et contemporanéité se côtoient. Pour vous en convaincre, visitez le Musée Pointe-à-Callière, qui témoigne de plus de mille ans d'histoire de la ville sur les lieux ...
You will be redirected to the Hotels and Booking section to view availability.
