Mount Royal Park, Urban park in Montreal, Canada.
Description
The grounds span 200 hectares (494 acres) in central Montreal, containing an extensive trail network, two observation platforms, a lake with boat rentals, and substantial forested sections throughout.
History
Frederick Law Olmsted, architect of New York's Central Park, conceived the design in 1876 to preserve the mountain's natural character rather than impose formal landscaping on the terrain.
Culture
The Smith House features exhibits documenting the mountain's evolution, while Mount Royal Chalet presents historical paintings that chronicle Montreal's urban transformation and growth over the centuries.
Practical
Multiple recreational facilities include an ice skating rink at Beaver Lake, cross-country skiing trails, and designated sledding areas during winter months, with public transit access via bus routes from downtown.
Did you know?
The illuminated cross reaching 30 meters (98 feet) marks where Paul de Chomedey erected a wooden cross in 1643, visible across Montreal at night as a permanent landmark.
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