In the summertime, the summit of the mountain remains a few degrees cooler than the rest of the city largely because of the abundance of vegetation that creates an air conditioning effect. Nothing more agreeable than a comfortable – and refreshing – walk on Mount Royal.

In wintertime, the summit of the mountain again remains a few degrees cooler than the rest of the city due to the elevation. The wind chill factor also needs to be taken into consideration, but fear not – these conditions only improve the challenges of your favourite winter sport.