Mount Royal welcomes you twelve months a year, seven days a week! Consult the calendar to find the range of activities and events organised by Les amis de la montagne awaiting you.

Public forum

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Members of the community are invited to participate in a forum of exchange and discussion held periodically on issues related to the protection and enhancement of Mont Royal. Visit Les amis' website for details on the next public forum.

Information: 514 843-8240, ext. 241
- Free
Consult the public Forum page for information on the next public forum.
Maison Smith - welcome centre and boutique

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At Maison Smith, the entry point to Mont-Royal Park, you can enjoy a friendly reception and information service open year-round. Take advantage of our nature boutique where you can find educational gifts and original souvenirs of the mountain.

Hours of operation
- November 1 to December 16, 2011
  - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
- December 17, 2011 to March 11, 2012
  - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- March 12 to April 30, 2012
  - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Holiday hours
- Closed as of 4 p.m. on December 24 and 31, 2011
- Closed on December 25 and January 1st
In case of inclement weather, we close 1 hour prior to the indicated closing time.
Maison Smith - Café des Amis - restaurant and terrace

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The Café des Amis at Maison Smith is the ideal place for a wholesome lunch or snack in convivial surroundings: sandwiches, hot meals, hot and cold beverages, beer and wine, as well as sweet treats and our famous organic fair-trade hot chocolate.

Hours of operation
- November 1st to December 16, 2011
  - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
- December 17, 2011 to March 11, 2012
  - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
- March 12 to April 30, 2012
  - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Holiday hours
- Closed as of 4 p.m. on December 24 and 31st, 2011
- Closed on December 25 and January 1st
In case of inclement weather, Maison Smith will close 1 hour earlier than the times indicated above.
Maison Smith - room rental

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Meeting room space at Maison Smith is suitable for many types of activities: school groups, meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops and receptions.

Visit by appointment only by calling 514 843-8240, ext. 235

Built in 1858, Maison Smith, at the entrance of Mont-Royal Park, is one of the few vestiges of the mountain’s rural history. In 1989, the city signed an agreement with Les amis de la montagne entrusting it with the long-term management of this historic house as part of efforts to protect and preserve Mont Royal.

Maison Smith

Mont-Royal Park
1260 chemin Remembrance

Montreal, QC H3H 1A2
(Halfway between Lac aux Castors and the Chalet du Mont-Royal near the lookout)

Capacity

Small room: Up to 25 people for a conference
Large room: Up to 120 people (80 people with tables and chairs)

Dimensions

Room 1: 14.8 m by 5.4 m by 3 m (with large windows overlooking the park)
Room 2: 8.7 m by 4.1 m by 3 m (with one large window overlooking the park and ceiling fans)

Equipment available
- Tables and chairs for both rooms
- Fully equipped kitchen next to room 2: refrigerator, stove, sink and counter
- Room 1: removable chairs and tables and kitchen island (refrigerator, counter, sink). The fully equipped kitchen is available at additional cost.
- Washrooms adjoining both rooms
- Projection screen, chalkboard and dry-erase board available. A cart for a projector can be rented for an additional fee, depending on availability.
Mont Royal, A Territory to Discover

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Mont Royal, A Territory to Discover

The new Mont Royal exhibition is displayed throughout historic Maison Smith, inviting visitors to discover the mountain's historic, landscape and built heritage, as well as its flora and fauna. Through dynamic exhibits, historic photos and mural illustrations, artefacts, audio-visual elements, interactive games and touch-screens, "Mont Royal, A Territory to Discover" offers visitors the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the mountain territory prior to heading outdoors. Free.
Club de ski de fond des Amis de la montagne for children

2011-10-10

We’re sorry, but our ski school for children is sold-out. Please try again next year!
Birdfeeder circuit and FeederWatch project

2011-11-18 - 2012-04-07
Les amis' Conservation Patrol is participating again in the wintertime inventory of birds at feeders for the FeederWatch project.

To become a volunteer participant or for further information, please contact us at 514 843-8240, ext. 242.
- November 18, 2011 to April 7, 2012

Outdoor Equipment Rental Counter - winter

2011-12-03 - 2012-03-12

Refrigerated skating rink - Schedule

2011-12-17 - 2012-03-11
Strap on your skates and benefit from a longer skating season on the refrigerated rink located next to the Lac aux Castors pavilion! Please note that the Ville de Montréal is responsible for maintaining the ice and posts a maintenance schedule on-site. Free.

Refrigerated skating rink at Lac aux Castors
- December 17, 2011 to March 11, 2012
  - From Sunday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  - Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Holiday hours
- Closed as of 5 p.m. on December 24 and 31, 2011
- Closed on December 25 and January 1st
Inner-tube rentals

2011-12-17 - 2012-03-11
Come slide safely on the mountain’s specially designated trails located on the hillside near Lac aux Castors.
- From December 17, 2011 to March 11, 2012 (snow conditions permitting)
  - Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  - Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Holiday hours
  - Closed as of 4 p.m. on December 24 and 31, 2011
  - Closed on December 25 and January 1^st
Fees:

4 to 11 years, $5 per day

12 years and over, $9 per day

Passes are valid for the day. One person per inner-tube.

Children under 4 years of age are not permitted on the inner-tubes.

The pass provides access to one inner-tube and the reserved lanes for sliding.

Group rates (min 12) available by reservation, on weekdays only. from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact us at 514 843-8240, ext. 235
The birds of Mont-Royal, for all ages

2012-01-07 - 2012-03-10
Cardinals, Juncos, Woodpeckers Nuthatches and Goldfinches are just a few of the bird species that frequent Mont Royal in winter. Join a member of Les amis' Conservation Patrol for a guided visit of the bird feeders to discover these and other species. Seven feeder stations are located on the path that circles the mountain's summit. Departure from Maison Smith.
- Saturdays from January 7 to March 10, 2012
- From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Free activity for the whole family
Guided walks and winter fun

2012-01-07 - 2012-03-10
Snowshoeing by the light of the city

An illuminating way to discover the mountain. Strap on a pair of our snowshoes and follow Les amis' guide along the trails to discover the forest enveloped by night. Departure from Maison Smith.

January 7 to March 10, 2012

Saturday nights beginning at 6 p.m.; 1.5 hour duration

17$ (12 years+, includes snowshoes, animation and hot chocolate)

Reservations required: 514 843-8240, ext. 0

"New Year's Special"

Thursday, December 29, 2011

$28 (sparkling wine)

"Valentine's Day Special"

Saturday. February 11, 2012

$24 (mulled wine and chocolate)

"Blue Toque Special"

Saturday, February 25, 2012

$24 (ice cider and a blue toque)

Outings for groups

Presenting an original way to discover Mont Royal in the company of friends or colleagues. A lively outing with captivating animation and a comforting beverage!
- Packages for groups of 10 people or more
- Guided walk on foot or snowshoes
- Guided walk and hot chocolate, $17 per person or
- Guided walk and mulled wine, $22 per person
- Thursdays or Fridays, afternoons or evenings
- Made-to-measure activities possible
- Reservations required: 514 843-8240, ext. 235
Package - Family snowshoeing and tubing

2012-01-07 - 2012-03-10
Family snowshoeing and tubing

Families get moving this winter on Mont Royal! Follow Les amis' guide to explore the mountain on snowshoes, to be on the lookout for animal tracks and listen for bird songs. This family package also provides a hot chocolate and access to inner-tubing at Lac aux Castors for the rest of the afternoon. For participants 8 years and older. Departure from Maison Smith.

January 7 to March 10, 2012 on Saturdays
- Daily during the Christmas break (December 26 to 30, 2011) and Spring break (March 5 to 9, 2012)
- Guided snowshoe walk from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by inner-tubing
- Package price: 1 parent + 1 child = $25, 2nd parent + $10, each additonal child + $8 (max. 4 children per adult)
- Reservations required: 514 843-8240, ext. 0
Cross-country ski clinics for adults on Mont Royal

2012-01-17 - 2012-02-27
The Club de ski de fond des Amis de la montagne, in collaboration with Ski de Fond Québec, is offering initiation lessons for beginner skiers in Mont-Royal Park.

The one-hour lessons will be offered until February 26, 2012, on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and noon to 1 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. Places are limited to four skiers per ski instructor.

Price, including taxes (an identity card is required for equipment rental):
- $25/hour without rental equipment;
- $30/hour with rental equipment, including 1 extra rental hour for free skiing following the lesson.
To register:
- Reserve your place in advance via email by writing to: smenard@lemontroyal.qc.ca;
- Reserve your place in person at Les amis de la montagne’s rental equipment counter located on the main floor of the Lac aux Castors pavilion. Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the class to make your payment.
For additional information, please call 514 843-8240, ext. 0.

Skates $8.50 - 2 hours Double-bladed Skates $4 - 2 hours	Cross-country skis All $12 - 1 hour $17 - 3 hours 11 years and under $8 - 1 hour $12 - 3 hours
Snowshoes $8.50 - 1 hour $14 - 3 hours Trekking poles $4 (with snowshoe rental) $6 - 3 hours	Ski waxing (not available on weekends) $7 waxing $21 full service
Carrier sled for babies $5 - 2 hours	Locks $3.25 plus $5 deposit
Children’s helmet $2	Learn-to-skate walker $4 - 2 hours plus $10 deposit
Skate sharpening $6.25

Calendar of Events

Mont Royal, A Territory to Discover

Snowshoeing by the light of the city

Outings for groups

Family snowshoeing and tubing