Site conditions and status of services
If you are looking for status updates regarding the services offered by Les Amis de la montagne, you've come to the right place!
As the City of Montréal’s preferred partner in Mount Royal Park, Les Amis de la montagne operates visitor services, including:
- services and activities in the park,
- outdoor equipment rentals,
- restaurants and cafés operations,
- as well as a full range of cultural, educational and recreational programs.
Revenues generated are reinvested for the benefit of Mount Royal Park and park users.
As illustrated below, we share the status of our services daily, so that you can plan your visit accordingly.
Status of services offered by Les Amis de la montagne
Last update: Conditions were updated on February 21th 2025, 9:43 a.m.
Rental services
Café des Amis
Gift shop
Reception
Restrooms
Conditions of Sports facilities
Activités |
Conditions des plateaux |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated skating rink | Passable |
| Sliding trails | Good |
| Snowshoe trail | Good |
| Olmsted Path | Good |
| Cross-Country Ski Trail 2 (Classic Style) | Good - groomed |
| Cross-Country Ski Trail 3 (Classic Style) - Easy | Good - groomed |
| Cross-Country Ski Trail 3 (Classic Style) - Difficult | Good - groomed |
| Cross-Country Ski Trail 4 (Classic Style) | Good - groomed |
| Cross-Country Ski Trail 6 (Skating Style) | Good - groomed |
| Cross-Country Ski Trail 7 (Skating Style) | Good - groomed |
Closures and work done by the City of Montréal in and around Mount Royal Park
Les Amis de la montagne keeps you informed of work done by the City of Montréal in and around Mount Royal Park as well as any closures of park entrances. For more information on work done in the park, visit the City of Montréal’s Info-travaux (in French only).
Last update: February, 11th 2025
Restoration and Renovation of Maison Smith
• Duration: Starting February 3, 2025
• Expected Completion: January 2026
Due to renovation work, including the modernization of sanitary facilities and improvements to the building’s universal accessibility, Maison Smith will be closed for the next year. Please note that some parking spaces may be used for materials, equipment, and certain operations.
Consult the City of Montréal's description of the project to keep track of impediments to traffic.
How to get to the top of Mount Royal
By public transit
- From Metro Mont-Royal: Bus 11 (west), stop at Remembrance/Chemin du Chalet or Lac-aux-Castors.
- From Metro Côte-des-Neiges: Bus 165 (south), stop at Forest Hill. Then transfer to Bus 11 (east) and stop at Remembrance/Chemin du Chalet or Lac-aux-Castors.
By car
- From the east: Take Avenue Mont-Royal and then follow Chemin Camillien-Houde.
- From the west: Take Chemin Côte-des-Neiges and then follow Remembrance. Three parking lots are available on the mountain.
On foot
- South of Mount Royal: Take entrance at the corner of Rue Peel and Avenue des Pins (W). Climb up stairs to Kondiaronk lookout.
- East: Walk Chemin Olmsted until the summit or take the stairs (mid-route) to Kondiaronk lookout.
- West: Take Rue Hill Park Circle via Chemin Côte-des-Neiges and follow it to Beaver Lake Pavilion.
Status or accessibility of the roads and public transit services
Before coming to the mountain, whether by car, bicycle or public transit, we recommend that you check the status or accessibility of the roads and paths leading to Mount Royal. Roadwork, sporting events or other activities may cause delays or require road closures.
As well, we encourage you to visit the Société de transport de Montréal's website before planning your route.
Enjoy your visit!
We wish you pleasant moments of connection to nature, joy and contemplation on the mountain.
