Mount Royal

Montréal, Québec

4.6/5

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1.65 miles

Elevation Gain

417 ft

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This is an amazing walk up to the top of Mount Royal, allowing a view of the city of Montreal below.

Starting at McGill University's campus, you will hike uphill, stopping at multiple lookouts along the way. There are multiple ways you can hike up to the top of the mountain: paved road, stairs or dirt foot paths. Biking up the paved roadway is also possible. Three quarters of the way up is a beautiful chalet with the most stunning view of Montreal, as well as amenities including washrooms and a gift shop.

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Juan Moncayo

Explorer

Mount Royal

05/15/25

A tiny portoon of the trail is closed for maintenance. Great trail in the heart of the city with amazing view points. You can see rabbits, racoons, squirrels and birds!

5.0

Juan Moncayo

Explorer

Mount Royal

02/05/25

During wintertime its a great place to practice XC ski, right in the heart of the city.

5.0

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Meghan White

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Explorer

Mount Royal

09/18/24

We wanted to do this from our first day in Montreal but didn't get a chance until the very last day a few hours before our flight out. Since we were a bit short on time, we actually rented some of the electric Bixi bikes from a station by the University to get us up the hill faster than walking would. The main dirt path was super well maintained so the heavy Bixi bikes did well on it and we zipped right to the top! With that extra time we explored some of the paths and stairways just a bit of a walk from the paved viewpoint platform which was well worth it to get some other cool views of the city and the forest surrounding the pathways. Definitely don't miss this adventure while you're in Montreal! Didn't get another view even near as great as this one anywhere else in the city.

5.0

Margo Schmiederer

Explorer

Mount Royal

08/13/20

This is a beautiful spot for looking upon Montreal. Definitely worth the trip.

5.0

Zielono Mi

Wayfinder

Mount Royal

09/02/19

Super easy and fun hike with beautiful view over the city!

4.0

Do Gaudet

Explorer

Mount Royal

05/08/18

Hike to Mont-Royal's Belvedere to access the best view of the city. A large trail system let people enjoy the mountain all-year-round. There is an ice rink on top of the mountain during Winter, and people used to slide down riding Crazy Carpet. Hiking Mont-Royal is a must for outdoorsy people visiting Montreal.

4.0

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