At the Root of the Tree: A Self-Guided Sound Walk
An erudite and poetic sound walk in the heart of Mount Royal, exploring its history, landscapes, and trees.
At the Root of the Tree is a 2.5-hour immersive sound walk through Mount Royal’s forest. Equipped by an audio guide, the activity is self-guided and can be experienced freely at your own pace. It invites participants to discover the trees, their fragile ecosystem, and their unique character. Created by Portrait sonore, the experience features audio with expert, stories from park users, and short capsules on the creation of the park, blending science, poetry, and attentive listening to the living world
Suggested departure: Sir George-Étienne Cartier Monument (4200, Avenue du Parc, Montréal, H2W 1S8)
Type of excursion: pedestrian
Distance and Trail difficulty: 4 to 5 km | easy (beginner or intermediate)
Duration: 2.5h
Rate: free
Distance and Trail difficulty: 4 to 5 km | easy (beginner or intermediate)
Duration: 2.5h
Rate: free
Dates: accessible at all times
How to participate:
- Download the free Portrait Sonore mobile application, available in French and English on the App Store and Google Play.
- We recommend downloading audio files in advance to reduce your mobile data usage during the walk.
- However, an Internet connection remains necessary during the activity.
As part of the 150th anniversary of Mount Royal Park
