Mount Royal
Also known as: Mont Royal
Mount Royal’s Kondiaronk chalet lookout over downtown Montreal and the St Lawrence
The route
The line through Montreal, Quebec, Canada - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round
Cold snowy winters, warm humid summers
Open year-round; icy paths in winter (crampons help). Confirm.
On the trail
Wooded city-park paths (Olmsted-designed) to a chalet lookout
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
Popular urban park
Multiple loops; Beaver Lake and the cemeteries; snowshoe in winter
Getting there & staying
Downtown Montreal (Peel/Metro access)
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Montreal; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; free city park
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Ice in winter; otherwise gentle
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.