Mount Royal & Kondiaronk Belvedere

Where it is & how to get there

• Bus: Bus 11 to the Mount Royal Chalet area.
• Walk: Stairs from Peel Street (downtown) take about 30 minutes.
• Winter: Skating on Beaver Lake and cross-country skiing.

The story of Mount Royal

Mount Royal is the small mountain at the heart of Montreal, which takes its name from it. Its park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed New York's Central Park, and opened in 1876.

The Kondiaronk Belvedere, beside the Mount Royal Chalet, overlooks downtown, the St Lawrence River and on clear days the hills beyond.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Walk up from Peel Street.
• Walk up the Peel Street stairs for exercise and views.
• Visit in October for the colours.

What's around Mount Royal

• Mount Royal ChaletHistoric pavilion.
• Beaver LakePond and skating.
• Saint Joseph's OratoryLarge domed basilica.
• Plateau Mont-RoyalColourful neighbourhood.

Questions travellers ask