Mount Royal in the News

Always wanting to measure the positive effects of differentiated grassland management, the mountain’s institutional properties have begun to look at how to assess and monitor biodiversity and have established indicators that are likely to help them ascertain the status of biodiversity on their properties. Consult our full report and its summary on this community of practice to find out more!

We have taken the opportunity provided by the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM) to make recommendations designed to ensure that Mount Royal is considered a key element in the planning of our city.

On November 29th, think about Mount Royal and its future by participating in GivingTuesday, the world’s largest generosity movement. Every action counts in ensuring the durability and sustainability of Montreal’s green lung!

First record-breaking heat, now snow! The falling flakes and accumulating blanket of white are making the heatwaves of early November feel like a distant memory. Our sports facilities aren’t open yet and the activities aren’t yet underway, but here’s some information on what’s coming soon.

On May 24, the commissioners of the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM) filed a detailed report following the public consultation on the Master Development Plan for the former Royal Victoria Hospital site, which sparked large-scale community mobilization. The report accurately illustrates the sensitive nature of the required approach and the scope of the issues that will require policy-makers to adopt informed, responsible and sophisticated choices that will allow us to continue to celebrate our heritage and enjoy this picturesque, mountainside location for a long time to come.

Every spring, Les Amis de la montagne celebrates the return of the month of May! The 2022 edition of May: Mount Royal Month focused on the rich legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, the visionary who created vast parks throughout the continent, including Mount Royal Park.

A new educational tool for participatory governance in parks sees the light of day

Access to some of our cross-country ski and walking trails will be disrupted over the next two weeks.

The City of Montréal and Les amis de la montagne continue to ensure the highest public health measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19, while maintaining safe access to the mountain’s parklands.

On November 13, Les Amis de la montagne revealed the names of the 2020–2021 winners of its famous From Solstice to Equinox photo contest. Those of you who follow Les Amis on social media have already seen some of the winning photos, as we’ve been publishing them one by one for the last few weeks just to keep the suspense going a little longer.