Forest School on the Mountain

For children aged 3, 4 or 5 on their first day of activity. No exceptions. 

These activities are for the whole family! A family member must accompany the children during the activities; it could be a parent, a grandparent, an aunt or an uncle!

Saturday morning

Reception location for the first session: Beaver Lake Pavilion, 2000, Remembrance RD, Montréal (Québec)  H3G 1A4
Price: $185 for five sessions
Availability: 16 places (a family member must accompany and supervise the children during the activities)
Date and time: September 19, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
 

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For children aged 6, 7 or 8 on their first day of activity. No exceptions. 

The forest school on Mount Royal is aimed at young people who wish to sharpen their senses and awaken their instincts. Children are encouraged to become mistresses and masters of their own experience. They develop a strong bond with nature, while learning to interact with fauna and flora and take concrete actions to better protect them.

Saturday afternoon - Group A

Reception location for the first session: Beaver Lake Pavilion, 2000, Remembrance RD, Montréal (Québec)  H3G 1A4
Price: $185 for five sessions
Availability: 16 places (a family member must accompany and supervise the children during the activities)
Date and time: September 19, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21, 2026 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday morning - Group B

Reception location for the first session: Beaver Lake Pavilion, 2000, Remembrance RD, Montréal (Quebec)  H3G 1A4
Price: $185 for five sessions
Availability: 16 places (a family member must accompany and supervise the children during the activities)
Date and time: October 3, October 17, October 31, November 14, November 28, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
 

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For children aged 9, 10, 11 or 12 on their first day of activity. No exceptions. 

The forest school on Mount Royal is aimed at young people who wish to sharpen their senses and awaken their instincts. Children are encouraged to become the masters of their own experience, they develop a strong bond with nature, while learning to interact with fauna and flora and take concrete actions to better protect them.

Saturday afternoon

Reception location for the first session: Beaver Lake Pavilion, 2000, Remembrance RD, Montréal (Québec)  H3G 1A4
Price: $185 for five sessions
Availability: 16 places
Date and time: October 3, October 17, October 31, November 14, November 28 | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m
 

REGISTER HERE

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These days, children spend less time outdoors and in nature, which can have consequences on their health and well-being. In several countries, notably Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom, educational programs have demonstrated that regular contact with nature promotes children’s motivation, concentration, motor skills, general health and self-confidence, while supporting the development of their social skills. In Canada, this recognition has also resulted in Canada’s nature prescription, put forward by many health professionals to highlight the benefits of time spent outdoors.

The “forest school” movement has developed internationally at the initiative of parents and associations, such as the Child & Nature Alliance of Canada and Forest and Nature School Canada. Closer to home, the childcare sector was also interested in this approach and supported the deployment of the Alex – éducation par la nature. This pedagogy aims to offer an immersion experience in a natural environment, on a local scale, to create strong and lasting emotional bonds with nature in children, to encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyle habits and to support the child’s overall development.

With the Forest School on Mount Royal, Les Amis de la montagne wishes to create lasting links between children, nature and the mountain. This is a first step to allow young participants to become, in turn, the next defenders of the mountain while developing environmental learning throughout the seasons, regardless of the weather.

Depending on the age of your children, you can accompany them in their discoveries on Mount Royal or leave them in the company of our experienced educators so that they can have fun outdoors throughout the season and learn about the mountain’s fauna and flora.

Parent Guide

The Parent Guide contains all essential information to help you prepare for the Forest School.

PARENT GUIDE

Can I register my child if they do not speak French fluently?

Forest School takes place in French. Children must have basic knowledge of French, both in comprehension and oral communication. This requirement is essential so that our team can clearly transmit instructions, particularly those related to safety.

How can I make sure I receive all communications after registration?

To ensure you receive all our communications after registration, we recommend that you add the email address notifications@amilia.com to your contact list and regularly check your spam box.

Is the Forest School suitable for children with special needs?

Mount Royal offers an exceptional playground for children, but certain activities may present accessibility challenges. We wish to work with families to explore possible accommodations, and we invite you to write to us at ecoledelaforet@lemontroyal.qc.ca to discuss your child’s needs.

Can I cancel my child's registration?

To view or cancel your registrations, you must download the Amilia mobile application. For assistance, please visit the “How to use the Amilia mobile app” page.

For any questions related to programming, please contact the Forest School team by email at ecoledelaforet@lemontroyal.qc.ca or by telephone at 514 843-8240, extension 224.

For any questions related to the registration platform, please contact the reservations department by email at reservations@lemontroyal.qc.ca or by telephone at 514 843-8240, extension 2.

See our refund and cancellation policy below.

Refund policy for our activities