Services at Smith House

As well as being the headquarters of Les amis de la montagne, the Smith House is your entry point to parc du Mont-Royal. A heritage building constructed in 1858, the Smith House has become an education, exchange and cooperation centre devoted to the conservation of Mont Royal’s environment.

Visitors can take advantage of a reception service open year-round at the Smith House for information about Mont Royal, as well as Les amis' activities and services. The public is invited to share observations, comments, or suggestions. Call us at 514 843-8240, ext. 0.

Visitors can find original souvenirs and all the equipment they need for bird watching, or identifying plants or rocks at the nature-boutique, which focuses on Mont Royal. The nature-boutique also features maps of Mont Royal, interpretation brochures and books.

The Café des amis, located on the main floor of Smith House, 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. An outdoor terrace is open from mid-May to mid-October.

A permanent exhibition entitled Mont Royal: A Territory to Discover, is accessible to the public free of charge. The exhibit traces the history, natural environment and associated conservation issues concerning Mont Royal.

Finally, Smith House has a number of meeting rooms available for a variety of activities, such as school group gatherings, talks, conferences, workshops and receptions. For room rental information, call us at 514 843-8240, ext. 235.

For Smith House opening hours, please consult the calendar of events.

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Photo : Les amis de la montagne

Les amis de la montagne join thirty-five museums and organizations that are taking part in Montréal, City of History, an exceptional event launched in 2012 that brings everyone together for the first time to present a special program of activities highlighting Montréal history. A wonderful way to mark the 370th anniversary of the founding of Montréal, and the 400th anniversary of the birth of its founder, Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve.

Click on the image below to see the complete program of activities.