School Year Activities on Mount Royal in Montréal

Have a Field Day on Mount Royal!

Treat your students to a field trip that makes the grade! From September to June, Les amis de la montagne offers educational and recreational activities on Mount Royal designed for schools and groups of children looking to enjoy the great outdoors in an urban setting.

Winter on the mountain is extra special as groups learn about natural habitats with our experienced educators or enjoy the park’s gorgeous backdrop on their own as they skate, snow tube, snowshoe or cross-country ski.

Combining learning and outdoor activities makes for an unforgettable day in the forest and on the hill!

An Effective Way to Integrate Knowledge

Mount Royal provides fertile ground for learning thanks to Les amis de la montagne! Our school programs provide a hands-on learning experience in nature based on educational objectives specified by the Quebec Education Program.

As they explore the mountain with experienced educators, children discover its biodiversity, geology and history through adventure, exploration and games. Students learn about the environment and consumption, community life and citizenship, health and well-being. Our programs have been designed so that themes can be explored in the classroom, awakening kids to the importance of acting responsibly for the preservation of the environment.

An Exciting Way to Enjoy Winter

During the snowy months, recreational activities turn Mount Royal into a magical winter playground. School groups flock to the mountain to skate, snowshoe, snow tube or cross-country ski on the park’s 22 km of trails. For an unforgettable day, outdoor activities can be combined with a guided excursion in the forest. No matter the age, there’s nothing quite like trekking through the woods in the morning and snow tubing down the hill in the afternoon! Equipment rental available on site.

Educational Activities in All Seasons

Educational Activity	Pre	1er	2e	3e	Sec				Duration	Rate/Student
Custom Exploration Excursion	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	Based on group	Starting at $9.50
Mount Royal through the Seasons^1,2	✔	✔				✔	✔ ³	✔	2h / 4.5h	$9.50 / $13
Snowshoe Excursion The Forest in Winter ²		✔					✔		2h	$12 ⁴
Mountain Wildlife ¹			✔			✔		✔	2h / 4.5h	$9.50 / $13
Fort Royal Rally ¹			✔	✔		✔		✔	2h / 4.5h	$9.50 / $13
Snowshoe Excursion Tracker for a Day ²			✔	✔			✔		2h	$12 ⁴
Birdwatching Excursion			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	2h	$9.50
A Scenic Overview of History			✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	2h	$9.50
Discovering Natural Habitats ¹				✔		✔		✔	2h / 4.5h	$9.50 / $13
Investigating Mount Royal Geology				✔	✔	✔		✔	2h	$9.50
Mount Royal Summit					✔	✔		✔	2h	$9.50
The Mount Royal Challenge Rally ¹					✔	✔		✔	2h / 4.5h	$9.50 / $13
From the Mountain to the River					✔	✔		✔	4.5h	$13
Snowshoe Excursion In the Footsteps of Snowshoers of the Past ²					✔		✔		2h	$12 ⁴

¹ These activities are offered as half-days (2 h/$9.50) or full days (4.5 h/$13)
² Winter programs can be combined with an outdoor activity, such as snow tubing or skating, for an additional fee.
³ 2h only
⁴ Equipment included

Our educational programs for schools on Mount Royal, the schedule of activities and reservation form will be available in late August.

Recreational Winter Activities

Les amis de la montagne offers an equipment rental service for various sports such as snow tubing, skating, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Access to the skating rink and marked trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Mount Royal Park is free. Access to snow tubing lanes is not free as it is a supervised activity.

Special rental rates are available for groups of 12 or more (prior reservation on weekdays only). Note that activities are offered from mid-December to mid-March, depending on weather conditions.

Activity	Age	Rate per child and duration	Availability
Snow tubing	4 to 11 years 12 years and +	$4 / 1 h 30 $6 / 1 h 30	140 tubes
Skate rentals for groups	4 years and +	$9 / 2 h	400 pairs (from size 13 child to size 12 adult)
Snowshoe rentals for groups	5 years and +	$9 / 2 h	25 pairs (5 to 8 years) 30 pairs (9 to 12 years) 60 pairs (13 years and +)
Introduction to cross-country skiing	6 to 16 years	$20 (equipment and taxes included)	Minimum 8 participants and maximum 20 participants per group
Cross-country ski rentals for groups	12 years and +	$15 / 2 h	45 pairs

Other Types of Equipment for Rental

Equipment	Description	Age	Rate per child and duration	Availability
Helmet	Protective helmet for skating or sliding	4 to 16 years	$2 / 2 h	50 helmets
Skating support bar	For beginner skaters	4 to 8 years	$4	25 bars
Lock	Free footlockers (subject to availability)		$3.25 / unlimited	50 locks

The schedule of activities and reservation form will be available in mid-November.

Schools in Underprivileged Areas

Schools belonging to the Une école montréalaise pour tous program may benefit from special subsidies covering the costs of specific activities offered by Les amis de la montagne. For information on which primary schools and projects are included in this program, please see Une école montréalaise pour tous (French only).

Groups with Special Needs

When possible, we are always pleased to adapt our school programs for individuals with disabilities. To find out how we might tailor our activities to meet specific requirements, please contact Maria Nacher, Head of School Programs, at 514 843-8240, ext. 500 or by email at mnacher@lemontroyal.qc.ca.

School Year Programming