Latest News on Mount Royal

Pilot Project: Next Steps

November 27, 2018

If you live in or have recently visited Montréal, you might have noticed that it is once again possible to drive from one side of Mount Royal to the other since the end of October. The pilot project blocking car transit traffic on Remembrance / Camillien-Houde might be over, but public consultation work is still going strong. Find out what’s happening next.

Les amis de la montagne Welcomes a New Executive Director

November 26, 2018

Like the nature around us, our team of dedicated individuals changes over time. After 26 years at the helm of Les amis de la montagne during which she championed the cause of Mount Royal, Executive Director Sylvie Guilbault passes on the torch to Hélène Panaïoti, an outstanding communicator and seasoned manager.

The Mountain in Pictures: Winners of the 2018 Edition

November 23, 2018

For the 9th year in a row, we invited amateur and professional photographers to submit their best pictures of Mount Royal in our annual photo contest dedicated to the mountain!

When Projects Transcend the Mountain

October 23, 2018

The recent proposal to hold a downhill ski world cup on Mount Royal in 2020 generated a lot of reaction in the press. As a non-profit dedicated to the protection and improvement of Mount Royal, Les amis de la montagne pays close attention to this type of development project that could jeopardize the public areas and green spaces of the territory.

Access to Mount Royal: Imagining a Future Inspired by Landscape Connectivity

October 16, 2018

Les amis de la montagne, in partnership with the McGill Schools of Architecture and Urban Planning, invite you to a public forum on innovative repurposing of roadways to ensure the safety for different types of users by strengthening landscape connectivity.

Enjoy Mount Royal Park Without a Trace!

September 20, 2018

Fetch your sweaters, windbreakers and closed shoes! Fall is the perfect time to spend a quiet afternoon in Mount Royal Park for a picnic or other outdoor fun. Here are some tips inspired by 7 Leave No Trace principles so that you can enjoy nature without leaving a trace. No matter the season or the weather, we all can do our part to help protect and improve Mount Royal!

1, 2, 3… Go on a Guided Tour of Mount Royal!

September 19, 2018

For many of us, the end of summer means back to school, back to work and back to the gym for indoor sports activities. And yet! Come fall, there are still plenty of beautiful days to take advantage of the great outdoors! This autumn, lace up your sneakers or your hiking boots and join any of our 5 guided discovery walks on Mount Royal. The mountain is yours to discover with friends, family or on your own alongside our experienced guides!
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Tribute to Mark London, Great Champion of Heritage and Mount Royal

September 18, 2018

It is with sadness that Les amis learned of the passing of Mark London, a long-time friend and supporter of Mount Royal.

10 Proposals for the Future of Remembrance / Camillien-Houde

September 04, 2018

In light of the pilot project interrupting car transit traffic on the Remembrance / Camillien-Houde roadway, Les amis de la montagne has made 10 proposals that we share on the online platform hosted by the Office de consultation publique de Montréal (OCPM).

The OCPM invites the community to give its opinion on the project currently underway. It is in this context that we invite you to read and vote for or against proposals.

3 Simple Ways to Protect the Environment

August 29, 2018

Even if the first signs of fall are starting to appear, Mount Royal remains a beautiful green space for families to gather for a picnic, a walk in the woods or a quiet moment by Beaver Lake.