Mount Royal in the News

January 31, 2020

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day in the great outdoors! Nature lovers will flush with pleasure on romantic evening snowshoe excursions while families explore snowy trails to their heart’s content.
 

January 15, 2020

Mount Royal is your one-stop destination for winter fun under the stars! Tobogganing, skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing all make for unforgettable moments with friends on the mountain. And if you need a little warmth, the Café des Amis overlooking Beaver Lake is a cozy place for drinks and food.
 

January 15, 2020

Even in winter, the emerald ash borer remains a matter of concern. Just as the snow season is off to a start, the City of Montréal is undertaking felling operations in several large parks across Montréal, including Mount Royal. Operations aim to ensure the safety of visitors and limit the propagation of this insect pest. In all cases, efforts will be made to reduce the impact on park users.
 

December 19, 2019

Don’t let winter slip away without heading to the mountain for a cool activity with the kids. Skating, snow tubing, snow shoeing or hiking in the forest… Winter is already off to a good start on Mount Royal!
 

December 13, 2019

Mount Royal Park is the perfect place to unwind during the holidays! Hiking, skating, tobogganing, snow tubing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing… the possibilities are endless! New this year, our outdoor equipment rental counter will be open throughout the holiday period, including December 25 and January 1. See the schedule of public buildings and our services to better plan your visit during the holidays.
 

December 05, 2019

Since our creation over 30 years ago, Les amis de la montagne has been drawing our strength from an ever-growing community of volunteers. In 1998, this was taken a step further with the launch of the Environmental Stewardship Program, which allows Montrealers to play an active role in the conservation of Mount Royal's natural habitats.
 

October 03, 2019

The dog days of summer have made way for the crisp temperatures and bright colours of autumn, the perfect time of the year to hike the mountain. Join our guided nature walks for a memorable experience on Mount Royal full of fun, facts and gorgeous flora!
 

October 03, 2019

A brand-new entrance allows residents and visitors to access Mount Royal Park on the mountain’s western side via Côte-des-Neiges Rd. The repurposed area, a former limestone quarry, now showcases native vegetation, a rocky promontory, as well as a new staircase and paved way leading to Olmsted Path.
 

June 11, 2019

Last Sunday, May 5, hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers of all ages answered our call to join in the annual spring cleaning of Mount Royal Park’s wooded areas! Even the sun was on hand for this special event! New this year, this 28^th edition of the Mount Royal Clean-Up included sorting residual materials as well as collecting waste in the mountain’s woodlands.
 

May 03, 2019

Les amis de la montagne welcomes the conclusions of the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM) report on the future of the Remembrance / Camillien-Houde roadway. By the same token, we wish to underscore the urgent need to define a global vision of accessibility and safe mobility for the mountain as a whole.