Tours and Tickets to Experience Mount Royal

Mount Royal is a hill in Montreal that draws visitors and locals for outdoor recreation. In summer you’ll find hikers, runners, cyclists, and picnickers and, in winter, snowshoers and cross-country skiers—especially on the eastern slopes. The western side of the hill is lined with cemeteries.

To get to the top of Mount Royal from downtown Montreal, either take a hop-on hop-off bus or ride the metro to the Mont-Royal station and connect to bus 11. You also can take a bus to the George Etienne Cartier Monument and then walk for about 30 minutes.

Yes, there are plenty of hiking trails and scenic viewpoints on Mount Royal. Viewpoints include the Kondiaronk Belvedere, which faces east, and the Sunset Lookout, which faces west. Trails weave all around the mountain so that you can hike for as little or as much time as you choose.

Yes, there are guided tours available for exploring Mount Royal, and most also visit other Montreal attractions over the course of either a half or full day. Options include small-group bike tours and electric scooter tours, as well as private tours in vehicles that include hotel pick-up.

There are all sorts of activities to enjoy on Mount Royal in different seasons. Summertime highlights include jogging, hiking, picnicking, watching the sunset, and even attending outdoor concerts. Wintertime activities include snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, inner tubing, and ice skating. Just bundle up as the temperatures do drop well below freezing.

Yes, there are picnic areas and dining options on Mount Royal. Three branches of Café des Amis are open year-round: The location at Beaver Lake offers full meals, while the Mount Royal Chalet and Smith House locations focus on drinks and lighter refreshments, such as coffee and sandwiches.