The Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted: Exploring the Therapeutic Value of Mount Royal
Did you know that Mount Royal Park was created with the health of Montrealers in mind? Learn about the vision of the park’s designer, Frederick Law Olmsted, and discover the legacy of Les Hospitalières, whose garden remains one of the jewels of the Mount Royal Heritage Site.
Description
Starting at the jardin du monastère des Hospitalières (Cité-des-Hospitalières), the walk will take you up to the Camillien-Houde Lookout via the mountain’s eastern slope. Join us and treat yourself to a moment of well-being for the body and mind!
This discovery walk is offered in partnership with the Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal. As part of your visit and as a pleasant way to extend it, the museum is offering you free admission to its temporary exhibition, Our Mountain. Memories of Mount Royal. Please note that this free access will only be available on the day of discovery walk.
Useful information
- Starting point: Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, 201 Pine Avenue West.
- End point: The Sir George-Étienne Cartier Monument on Park Avenue.
- Cost (plus tax): $32, for ages 12 and over
- Duration: 3 h
- Distance: Approximately 3 km
Please be at the departure point 15 minutes before the beginning of the activity.
This activity is offered in French but questions in English are welcome.
Directions
Montréal, QC H3H 1A2
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