Mount Royal Park
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Mount Royal Park is a largely wooded park on the side of Mount Royal’s ridge facing downtown Montréal.
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Why go
- Summer hand drumming and dancing at the Tam-Tams.
- Seven groomed ski and snowshoe trails total 18 km.
Opening hours
Today06:00 – 00:00Show all
Monday06:00 – 00:00
Tuesday06:00 – 00:00
Wednesday06:00 – 00:00
Thursday06:00 – 00:00
Friday06:00 – 00:00
Saturday06:00 – 00:00
Sunday06:00 – 00:00
Don't miss
- Kondiaronk BelvedereBuilt in 1906 and named for a Petun chief associated with the 1701 Great Peace of Montreal.At the chalet overlooking downtown Montréal
- Beaver LakeLac aux Castors is an artificial lake with picnic space where visitors may bring their own charcoal grill.In the middle of the park
- Illuminated crossWalk up to the cross, installed in 1924 and converted to LED lighting in 2009. A nearby time capsule holds messages and drawings by 12,000 children and is scheduled to be opened in 2142.On the hill’s peak
- George-Étienne Cartier MonumentErected in 1919 to honour George-Étienne Cartier.At the foot of the hill, on the east slope
- Chemin OlmstedFollow the 8.3 km Chemin Olmsted walking trail.
- Sculpture garden and Smith HouseThe park combines a sculpture garden with the Smith House interpretive centre.
What you see
- The park has two viewing terraces with views across the city centre.
With kids
- Separate children’s and toddler playgrounds.
- In winter, visitors can use dedicated tubing slopes or go sledding on the hill.
Facilities
- Food Food is sold at the Lac-aux-Castors and Chalet du Mont-Royal pavilions.
- Seasonal equipment rentals Les Amis de la montagne rents rowboats, skates, cross-country skis and snowshoes seasonally.
Photo spots
- Beaux-Arts chaletPhotograph the chalet’s Beaux-Arts architecture beside a viewing terrace.Beside one of the park’s terraces
Shorts
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History
- 1885–1959A funicular carried sightseers to the peak from 1885 to 1920. The No. 11 streetcar served the peak afterward, until 1959.
- 1920sThe hill hosted one of Canada’s best ski jumps near Côte-des-Neiges.
- 1940sHistorical ski facilities included two and a half miles of runs and a former alpine slope with a T-bar and a 100-foot drop.
- 1950s and 1998The forest was damaged by the 1950s morality cuts and the 1998 ice storm, but has largely recovered.
- Late 1970sThe Tam-Tams began as an African-drumming workshop at a jazz bar on Ontario Street.
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- TodayA road named for Camillien Houde crosses the hill, although Houde opposed a road through the park.
How to get there
- CarCar drop-off: The park has drop-off zones and accessible parking.
Accessibility
- Accessible washrooms
- Accessible parking
- Stroller-friendly access The park has a stroller-friendly designation.
Sources: Mount Royal - Wikipedia · Mount Royal - Wikipedia (part 2) · Parc du Mont-Royal | Ville de Montréal · Mont Royal (Montreal) - Wikipedia · Mont Royal - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026
Where
1260 Remembrance Road, Montreal Quebec
- Phone
- 5142808989
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Questions and answers
What skating options are available in winter?
You can skate on Beaver Lake for free with your own equipment; the park also has a refrigerated rink.
Can I go trail running at Mount Royal Park?
The park has routes for walking and trail running.
Where can I cycle in Mount Royal Park?
Cycling is restricted to the park’s main gravel roads.
Can I leave the marked trails in Mount Royal Park?
Stay on designated trails to protect fragile habitats.
Does the city organize the Tam-Tams at Mount Royal Park?
No. The city regulates commercial activity and assigns police and first-aid staff.
Can I picnic or use a charcoal grill at Beaver Lake?
The Beaver Lake area has picnic space, and visitors may bring their own charcoal grill.
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