Categories
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Category 1: An Identity Park: 150 Years of Development
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Showcase the allure, atmosphere, scenery, and distinctive viewpoints of Mount Royal Park.
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Category 2: A Living Park: 150 Years of Conservation of Fauna, Flora and Natural Environments
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Highlight the richness of the fauna and flora of Mount Royal Park: forest, trees, birds, mammals, insects, wetlands and other life that makes up the mountain.
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Category 3: A Unifying Park: 150 Years of Outdoor Experiences, Gatherings, and Discoveries
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Illustrate the “mountain experience” through the seasons: walks, discoveries, contemplation, gatherings, sports and shared moments.
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Category 4: A Heritage Park: 150 years of Evolution, Remembrance, and Preservation.
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Highlight the landscapes, buildings, paths, stairs, lookouts, viewpoints, and legacy of Olmsted, which continue to mark the identity of the park.
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Category 5: A Park for All: A Vision for the Future
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Capturing what we wish to pass on to future generations: an accessible, inclusive and safe place that promotes commitment to its protection, individual and collective well-being, the feeling of belonging, social harmony and respect for nature.
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Awards and distinctions
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Numerous prizes will be offered to the winners of each category.
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In addition, a jury prize will be presented to the most outstanding photograph among all the submitted entries.
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Lastly, a special Amis’s prize will be presented to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Les Amis de la montagne.
The Judging Panel
To honour the 150th anniversary of Mount Royal Park and the 40th anniversary of Les Amis de la montagne, a group of distinguished photographers and artists has been selected as jury members for this special edition of the photography contest.
These individuals have been chosen for their artistic vision, expertise, sensitivity to images, and deep connection to Mount Royal.
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Catherine Martel is an artist based in Montreal. She specializes in portraiture and branding photography for entrepreneurs and creatives. Her approach is rooted in the belief that powerful images should evoke not just visual stimulation but also a profound emotional response. Rather than aiming for technical perfection, her gaze seeks to capture the authenticity and vulnerability that can’t be staged.
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Ulysse Lemerise, a photographer specializing in architectural design based in Montreal, is always striving for perfection. His meticulous attention to detail can be seen from the initial stages of a photo shoot all the way through to the final product. This is evident in the precise lines and geometries, as well as the generous lighting that characterizes his work. His photographs, which have garnered numerous accolades, grace the pages of both national and international publications, serving as a testament to the cutting-edge creativity of Quebec’s foremost architects, designers, and builders.
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Alex Tran studied tropical fish in Panama as part of his master’s degree in biology. After a few years, he turned to photography to satisfy his curiosity about people and the natural world. His personal projects delve into the intersection of art and science, while his commercial work focuses on portrait photography with a humanistic bent. He carries this same empathy into his teaching, imparting it to his students in his portrait classes at Collège Marsan.
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Caroline Langevin has been a television camera operator for more than a quarter of a century. During this time, she has worked on countless shows in various genres, including documentaries, scripted dramas, and variety shows. Her meticulous, passionate, and emotionally sensitive approach to image creation is second nature to her. As a result, she has also found success in photography, photo direction, and live colour grading (CCU). At the core of her work is a deep commitment to capturing authenticity, humanity, and the powerful emotions that these elements can elicit. Through her framing and illumination, she consistently conveys a unique artistic perspective and emotional connection to her subjects.
To enter the contest
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The contest will be held from June 1, to September 13, 2026, until 11:59 p.m. To participate, candidates must submit their completed entry form and photographs by the deadline of September 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Any submissions received after this time will not be considered.
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This contest is open to all participants, excluding staff of Les Amis de la montagne, members of the jury and those directly involved in the contest’s organization. Both amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to join.
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To participate, individuals must either be the original photographers or have obtained all necessary rights to submit the images.
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If a participant is a minor, parental or legal guardian consent is required.
To submit a photo
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Participants may submit photographs electronically as indicated below.
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Each photographer may submit a maximum of three photographs per category, up to a total of fifteen.
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We accept photos in colour, black and white, or panoramic format.
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To be eligible, the photographs must depict Mount Royal or Mount Royal Park, its landscapes, natural environments, heritage, activities, or spirit.
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Photographs must be sent as JPEG files, and weigh between 2 MB and 16 MB. For reference, a resolution of 300 DPI is recommended for a 5 × 7-inch (12.7 × 17.8 cm) image.
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Each digital file name must contain the following elements: category_photographer_photo’s title (for example, CAT2_MarkNewham_TheMarmots.jpg)
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Participants must also fill out the participation form available at the following address: https://forms.gle/AbutPTuPPKKDAX4R7.
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Participants must submit their photo to the address: concours.photo@lemontroyal.qc.ca, with the subject line “Photo Contest - 150th,” specifying that they have completed the participation form mentioned above (https://forms.gle/AbutPTuPPKKDAX4R7).
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The entry will only be considered complete once the photographs and entry form have been received.
Deadline to enter: September 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The awards ceremony and unveiling of the winning photographs will take place on October 8, 2026.
For full contest details, please consult the contest rules.
For more information
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For more information about the photo contest, please write to concours.photo@lemontroyal.qc.ca.
