Summer day camp on Mount Royal, the CBC/Radio-Canada antenna, supervision of picnic grounds, biodiversity in the city, pedal boats, the terrace and photos - and more!
Calendar of Events
Mount Royal welcomes you twelve months a year, seven days a week! Consult the calendar to find the range of activities and events organised by Les amis de la montagne awaiting you.
Members of the community are invited to participate in a forum of exchange and discussion on issues related to the protection and enhancement of Mount Royal.
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
At Smith House
Free
Consult the public forum page for information on the next public forum.
Smith House is your entry point to Mount Royal Park. Visitors can enjoy a friendly reception service open year-round. Take advantage of our nature boutique where you can find educational gifts and original souvenirs of the mountain. Visit our permanent exhibit to learn of the many facets of Mount Royal.
Hours of operation
From March 15 to April 30, 2010
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
From May 1st to June 18, 2010
Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From June 19 to September 6, 2010
Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
From September 7 to October 31, 2010
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From November 1st to December 12, 2010
Daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From December 13, 2010 to March 13, 2011
Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Saturdays in January and February, closure at 7 p.m.
From March 14 to April 30, 2011
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holiday hours:
Closed as of 4 p.m. on December 24 and 31st
Closed on december 25 and January 1st
In case of inclement weather, Smith House will close 1 hour earlier than the times indicated above.
The Café Smith restaurant is the ideal place for a wholesome lunch or snack in convivial surroundings: sandwiches, hot meals, hot and cold beverages, beer and wine, as well as sweet treats and our famous organic fair-trade hot chocolate.
Hours of operation
From March 15 to April 30, 2010
Weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From May 1st to June 18, 2010
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From June 19 to September 6, 2010
Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
From September 7 to October 31, 2010
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
From November 1st to December 12, 2010
Daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
From December 13, 2010 to March 13, 2011
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Saturdays in January and February, closure at 7 p.m.
From March 14 to April 30, 2011
Daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday hours:
Closed as of 3 p.m. on December 24 and 31st
Closed on december 25 and January 1st
In case of inclement weather, Smith House will close 1 hour earlier than the times indicated above.
Among the numerous guided podcasts offered via the interactive map, “Mount Royal, A Territory to Discover”, one guided walking trail is offered beginning at Smith House.
With a multimedia player in hand, you will be taken along a trail that tours the mountain’s summit loop, while listening/watching a series of short podcasts to better appreciate the site.
You can either download the podcast free of charge directly from Les amis’ website (just click on the map icon above) or you can loan a multimedia player at Smith House during regular business hours. Rental of the player is $5 and we ask for an identity card with photo. The duration of the tour is about 1.5 hours or can be adapted to your own pace.
Smith House, at the entrance of Mount Royal Park, is one of the few vestiges of the mountain’s rural history. In 1989, the city signed an agreement with Les amis de la montagne entrusting it with the long-term management of this historic house as part of efforts to protect and preserve Mount Royal.
For additional information or to visit Smith House during regular business hours, contact us by calling 514 843-8240, ext. 235.
Smith House
Mount Royal Park
1260 Remembrance Road
Montréal, QC H3H 1A2
(Halfway between Beaver Lake and the chalet at the lookout)
Capacity
Small room: Up to 25 people for a conference
Large room: Up to 120 people (80 people with tables and chairs)
Dimensions
Room 1: 14.8 m by 5.4 m by 3 m (with large windows overlooking the park and ceiling fans)
Room 2: 8.7 m by 4.1 m by 3 m (with one large window overlooking the park and ceiling fans)
Equipment
Tables and chairs for both rooms
Fully equipped kitchen next to room 2: refrigerator, stove, sink and counter
Room 1: removable chairs and tables and kitchen island (refrigerator, counter, sink). The fully equipped kitchen is available at additional cost.
Washrooms adjoining both rooms
Projection screen, chalkboard and dry-erase board available. A cart for a projector can be rented for an additional fee, depending on availability.
“Mount Royal, A Territory to Discover” is an interactive map that focuses upon the discovery of the mountain’s historic and natural heritage through the creative use of Internet technologies. The map allows Montrealers and visitors alike the opportunity to capture all the richness and uniqueness of Mount Royal through an interpretive site that provides the opportunity to discover the unexpected and little known assets of the mountain, its makeup and its inhabitants.
Les amis de la montagne were proud to participate in the launch of the Montreal Geotourism MapGuide at Montreal City Hall on June 15th last. This map was produced by the National Geographic Society in collaboration with numerous groups and associations, as well as with the participation of Montrealers.
The first urban Geotourism MapGuide in the world, the publication covers the island of Montreal and showcases over 100 natural, cultural and historic attractions, including, of course, Mount Royal. The concept of geotourism promotes the geographic character of a destination, including its environment, culture, aesthetic appeal, heritage and the well-being of its inhabitants. An electronic version of the guide is available here.
For its 4th edition, Les amis' Environmental Stewardship Program will run along monthly themes. For 2 hours per week, learn more about the protection of biodiversity while contributing to the conservation of Mount Royal.
Learning Through Action:
Gain a better appreciation of the natural habitats of Mount Royal and the conservation issues that they face
Identify certain indigenous species and invasive species
Learn techniques to control invasive species
Learn approaches to tree planting in a forest habitat with the goal of renaturalisation
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. The time is now to take action to preserve your mountain!
Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. beginning August 7th
