3 Good Reasons to Visit Mount Royal in May
- May 10, 2018
Les amis de la montagne is celebrating the arrival of spring on the mountain! Young and old are invited to Mount Royal to discover, explore and enjoy this majestic green space.
Inaugurated on May 24, 1876, Mount Royal Park is the perfect place to enjoy the tranquility of nature in the middle of the city.
In the mood for some picture taking? Head to the mountain for the 3 Summit Challenge.
And if you feel like taking it easy on a Sunday afternoon, hop on the No. 11 bus for an informative trip to the mountain! A guide from Les amis de la montagne will fill you in on Mount Royal’s history, sights and trails along the way.
If you are interested in biodiversity and climate change, the Université de Montréal invites you to a full day of conferences, panels and discovery walks on Friday, May 11 as part of its 2nd edition of the Summer University.
Calling all early birds! Come participate in our springtime bird inventory on Saturday, May 19 in the morning.
Looking inspiration? Join Urban Sketchers Montreal to draw or paint Mount Royal landscapes during a workshop by the lake. Art supplies will be available on site, all you need to bring is your imagination!
See the complete programming of May!
Back Start Spring on the Right Foot
What better way to enjoy the warmer weather than to go on a nature walk! Come join us to discover the mountain’s three summits or on a walk from the top of Mount Royal to the top of Place Ville Marie. Incredible views guaranteed!In the mood for some picture taking? Head to the mountain for the 3 Summit Challenge.
And if you feel like taking it easy on a Sunday afternoon, hop on the No. 11 bus for an informative trip to the mountain! A guide from Les amis de la montagne will fill you in on Mount Royal’s history, sights and trails along the way.
Mount Royal: The Perfect Learning Environment
Did you know that the City of Montréal will have to fell nearly 4,000 trees infested with EAB (emerald ash borer) in Mount Royal Park? To better understand the devastating effects of this insect, join our specialists on Friday, May 11 for a walk & talk on the mountain starting at Redpath Museum.If you are interested in biodiversity and climate change, the Université de Montréal invites you to a full day of conferences, panels and discovery walks on Friday, May 11 as part of its 2nd edition of the Summer University.
Calling all early birds! Come participate in our springtime bird inventory on Saturday, May 19 in the morning.
Discover Your Artistic Nature
Get off the beaten path with your kids by joining our boat building workshops with Jeunes Marins Urbains! Model boats will be launched on Beaver Lake in June and prizes will be awarded to the top vessels!Looking inspiration? Join Urban Sketchers Montreal to draw or paint Mount Royal landscapes during a workshop by the lake. Art supplies will be available on site, all you need to bring is your imagination!
Mount Royal Springs to Life in May!
This spring, get out with family, friends or on your own to enjoy nature and learn more about Montréal’s green lungs. Mount Royal is waiting for you!See the complete programming of May!
