Parc du Mont-Royal
Montréal’s green treasure, the Parc du Mont-Royal is renowned for its vast natural areas, its spectacular views and its significant heritage value. Activities are offered year-round to enhance the experience of all those who visit this iconic site.
Calendar
Visit the French page to see other events at this location.
Description
Enjoy the trails and green areas as you stroll through natural landscapes, or admire the beautify of Beaver Lake (Lac aux Castors), and walk up to the cross. The park is a prime destination for relaxing walks, trail runs, or a ride along the beautiful bike trails.
In winter, you can go tubing on the dedicated tubing slopes or sledding on the sledding hill. What’s more, the refrigerated skating rink, or the snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails offer fun opportunities during the colder months.
To protect fragile natural habitats, please remain on the dedicated trails.
Maps of the park :
Spring-Summer-Fall (in French)
Winter (in French)
Parc du Mont-Royal celebrates 150th anniversary
Discover a full schedule of activities (in French) running from June 2026 to May 2027.
Rentals and activities
Rowboats, skates, cross-country skis and snowshoes are offered for rent by Les Amis de la montagne in the Lac aux Castors, at the pavilion, or at the dock, depending on the season.
Look up the public programming and courses offered.
Picnic area and food services
Extend your visit by bringing a picnic or your own charcoal grill in the Beaver Lake area.
Food is also available for purchase at the Lac-aux-Castors and Chalet du Mont-Royal pavillions.
Parking lots
The park offers 5 paid parking lots with one to two spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility.
- Near the Lac-aux-Castors pavilion: 2 parking lots are open from 6 a.m. to midnight.
- At the Maison Smith: 2 parking lots are open from 6 a.m. to midnight. Some spaces are currently unavailable due to construction work.
- Belvédère Camillien-Houde: a parking lot is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Accessibility certification
Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Accessible washrooms
- Drop-off zone
- Paratransit drop-off zone
- Stroller-friendly
Amenities
- Barbecue
- Children's playground
- Drinking fountain
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking ($)
- Picnic area
- Snack-bar
- Toddler playground
- Washroom
Opening hours
- Monday6:00 am to 12:00 am
- Tuesday6:00 am to 12:00 am
- Wednesday6:00 am to 12:00 am
- Thursday6:00 am to 12:00 am
- Friday6:00 am to 12:00 am
- Saturday6:00 am to 12:00 am
- Sunday6:00 am to 12:00 am
Facilities
Cross-country ski trails
All cross-country ski trails- Cross-country ski trailClassic styleFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated March 30 - 12:17 pmClosed
- Cross-country ski trail 2 - classic styleClassic style - 5.5 km - DifficultFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 14 - 2:14 pmClosed
- Cross-country ski trail 3 - classic styleClassic style - 3.7 km - EasyFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated March 30 - 12:17 pmClosed
- Cross-country ski trail 3 - classic styleClassic style - .7 km - DifficultFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated March 30 - 11:18 amClosed
- Cross-country ski trail 4 - classic styleClassic style - 1.5 km - DifficultFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 14 - 2:14 pmClosed
- Cross-country ski trail 6 - skate styleSkating style - 2.5 km - DifficultFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated March 30 - 12:17 pmClosed
- Cross-country ski trail 7 - skate styleSkating style - 1.6 km - DifficultFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated March 30 - 12:17 pmClosed
Outdoor skating rinks
All the outdoor skating rinks- Refrigerated rinkThis outdoor skating rink is refrigerated.Facility statusOff-seasonLast updated March 30 - 12:18 pmClosed
- Sledding trackFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated March 30 - 11:18 amClosed
Trails
All trails- Chemin Olmsted walking trailHiking - 8.3 kmFacility statusLast updated March 30 - 12:17 pmOpen
- Snowshoe trailSnowshoeing - 3 kmFacility statusOff-seasonLast updated April 4 - 9:30 amClosed
Useful information
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Montréal, QC H3H 1A2
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