No matter the season or the weather, Les Amis de la montagne offers a wide range of educational and recreational activities designed for kids of all ages.
Participants are treated to an unforgettable experience as they explore the woodlands of Mount Royal with our experienced educators. Our educational programs incorporate the objectives of the Québec Education Program in an effective and stimulating way, while allowing the children to gain hands-on learning in a natural environment.
The rates for fall 2025, winter 2026, and spring 2026 are up to date. Rates for summer 2026 will be updated in January 2026.
Discovery Activity: The Forest of a Thousand Mysteries
Discovery Activity: Nature Art
Discovery Activity: Explorers' Challenge
Discovery Activity: Mount Royal Through the Seasons
Discovery Activity: The Forest of a Thousand Mysteries
Discovery Activity: Mount Royal Through the Seasons
Discovery Activity: Winging It, Who Are These Fine, Feathered Friends?
Guided Excursion: Fort Royal Rally
Discovery Activity: Nature Art
Discovery Activity: Explorers' Challenge
Guided Excursion: Our Animal Neighbours
Guided Excursion: Fort Royal Rally
Special Program: Learning in the Open Air (school groups only)
Snowshoe Excursion: Trackers for a Day
Discovery Activity: Winging It, Who Are These Fine, Feathered Friends?
Guided Excursion: Fort Royal Rally
Discovery Activity: Nature Art
Discovery Activity: Explorers' Challenge
Guided Excursion: Mount Royal, the Other Story
Guided Excursion: Fort Royal Rally
Special Program: Seeds for the Future (school groups only)
Special Program: Learning in the Open Air (school groups only)
Snowshoe Excursion: Trackers for a Day
Discovery Activity: Winging It, Who Are These Fine, Feathered Friends?
Guided Excursion: Orienteering Challenge
Guided Excursion: Mount Royal, the Other Story
Guided Excursion: Orienteering Challenge
Guided Excursion: Mount Royal, the Other Story
Special Program: Seeds for the Future (school groups only)
Special Program: Environmental Stewardship (school groups only)
Snowshoe Excursion: In the Footsteps of Snowshoers' Past
Guided Excursion: Orienteering Challenge
Guided Excursion: Mount Royal Summit
Guided Excursion: Orienteering Challenge
Guided Excursion: Mount Royal Summit
Special Program: Environmental Stewardship (school groups only)
Snowshoe Excursion: In the Footsteps of Snowshoers Past
Before planning your outing, please make sure to:
Please note that during the winter season, subject to availability, groups participating in a full day of activities may reserve a lunch space at the Beaver Lake Pavilion. All groups must reserve their indoor space in advance.
Once the form is submitted, it will be automatically sent to our team. You will then receive a reservation agreement, or we will contact you if any information is missing.
To help plan your group outing on the mountain, consult our Organizer's Guide (in French only).
Financial support is available to help you take your class on outings to Mount Royal!
La culture à l’école program allows you to take two free cultural outings per year. For more information, visit the government's website sections about cultural outings for schools, and the Répertoire culture-éducation..
In addition, Une école montréalaise pour tous program provides funding on a per-student basis. For more information on eligible schools, visit the website.
Whenever possible, we are pleased to adapt our school programs to the needs of your group. To find out how we might tailor our activities to meet specific requirements, please contact us by email at scolaire@lemontroyal.qc.ca before filling out the registration form.
General information about the guided excursions:
Email your question and phone number to scolaire@lemontroyal.qc.ca, or call us at 514 843-8240, ext. 256.
Question about the reservation system or concerning a cancellation:
Email your question and phone number to reservations@lemontroyal.qc.ca, or call us at 514 843-8240, ext. 2.
Consult our activity refund and cancellation policy below.
These activities are offered with the support of the City of Montréal.
Educational activities are presented with the support of Canada Life.
