The Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted: Exploring the Therapeutic Value of Mount Royal

Did you know that Mount Royal Park was created with the health of Montrealers in mind? Learn about the vision of the park’s designer, Frederick Law Olmsted, and discover the legacy of Les Hospitalières, the order of religious hospitallers whose garden remains one of the jewels of the Mount Royal Heritage Site. Starting at the Jardin du monastère des Hospitalières (Cité-des-Hospitalières), the walk will take you up to the Camillien-Houde Lookout via the mountain’s eastern side. Join us and treat yourself with a moment of well-being.

This discovery walk is offered in partnership with the Musée des Hospitalières de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal. As part of your visit and as a pleasant way to extend it, the museum is offering you free admission to its temporary exhibition, Our Mountain. Memories of Mount Royal. Please note that this free access will only be available on the day of the discovery walk.
 

Starting point: Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal,  201 Avenue des Pins Ouest; Montreal (Quebec), H2W 1R5
End point: Monument to Sir George-Étienne Cartier (Mount Royal Park / Avenue du Parc), Montreal (Quebec), H2W 1S8
Detail: This hike is given in partnership with the Musée des Hospitalières. It is aimed at people aged 12 and over. 
Duration: 3h 
Distance: 3km
Tour grade: Intermediate (forest trails, intermediate gradient)
Rates (plus taxes, plus Eventbrite ticketing fees):

• 12 to 25 and 65 and over: $28.70
• Regular rate: $32
   

Be sure to arrive at the starting point 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
This activity is offered in French, but questions in English are welcome.

Cancellation or reimbursement

Please note that your registration is non-refundable and non-transferable to another date. Should Les Amis de la montagne decide to cancel the activity due to weather conditions or a lack of participants, we will contact you by email one day in advance to let you know, and you will receive a reimbursement via EventBrite.

^{Crédit photo:  Freddy Arciniegas}