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Mont-Royal: Climbing Mont-Royal
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  • nicolettart
  • Updated By nicolettart on January 20, 2004
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  • Mont-Royal - Montreal
    by nicolettart
    The climb to the top is a long one! We got a little sidetracked, as the stairs to the main trail were closed due to the snow, and we ended up going down the mountain before going up (don't ask me to be your guide anywhere, I have poor sense of direction!). Despite the cold and the snow, people were strolling along the trail, some were cross-country skiing, and as we neared the chalet there were throngs of people sledding down the side of the mountain. It was fun to watch, as some sleds were sophicated while others were pieces of plastic or just a cardboard box with string! The view at the top is beautiful, with a view of the city and the river.

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    Mont-Royal: Mont Royal
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  • GUYON
  • Updated By GUYON on January 2, 2003
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  • View from Mont Royal - Montreal
    View from Mont Royal
    by GUYON
    Have a look on the city from the Mont Royal. To go there : take the metro until Guy - Concordia then the bus (several lines).

    The park is very large and you have to climb by stairs to reach the belvedere.
    Behind the belvedere, there is the Chalet, a nice 19° Century building.

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    Mont-Royal: Mount Royal (Parc Du Mont-Royal)
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  • Updated By sunnywong on September 18, 2002
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  • An extinct volcano from which the city takes its name (Mont-Real), presides over the south center of the island and is the city’s dominant physical feature. The best way to experience the area is to hike the walking paths that lead from the foot of the mountain through Mont-Royal Park. They offer fine views of downtown and the river. The park’s Beaver Lake (no beavers) functions as an ice-skating rink in the winter and as a nice place for picnicking in the summer (swimming is not allowed). Mount Royal is also the site of the 100-ft/30-m steel cross that, when lit at night, is visible for miles.

    On the northern slope of the mountain is St. Joseph’s Oratory, a massive basilica with a copper dome. The site has many of the qualities of Old World Catholicism: Pilgrims go there seeking cures and inspiration, and the heart of Brother Andre, a healer who first proposed the basilica, is on display in the museum.

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    Mont-Royal: Mont Royal
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  • nuty
  • By nuty on September 8, 2002
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  • Mont-Royal - Montreal
    by nuty
    Well you can't miss it when you are in Montreal, 'MONT ROYAL'... there is a mountain in the middle of the city... all green and big... (well for a guy from flat Holland)
    If you want to do some hiking go up the montain and find the Chalet you have a great view if downtown Montreal, as you can see on the picture.
    Go buy some maple candy if they are stoked again...hihihi I bought the whole bucket just before I went back home... was the first to do this... so that was fun... and they are really good believe me.

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    Mont-Royal: go to Mont Royal
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  • btex
  • By btex on August 26, 2002
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  • Mont-Royal - Montreal
    by btex
    Mont Royal was my favorite part of Montreal. It's a hill/mountain right next to the city. It has hiking trails and monuments...and, if I remember correctly, every Sunday they have a big drum festival where people drum, dance, or just hang out...it was pretty crowded when I was there. The picture is of downtown Montreal from the view of Mont Royal.

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    Mont-Royal: Les TAM TAM du Mont-Royal....
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  • By superlolo on August 26, 2002
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  • Les TAM TAM du Mont-Royal. During the summer, each Sunday, a huge amount of persons gatter at the bottom of Mount-Royal. A lot of persons are there and play the drums, so you can enjoy their music. You can just sit there and enjoy the sun, or there are a bunch of artisans (does that word exist?!?) who are sell there works (necklaces, rings, etc.) It is kind of a hippie gattering, a lot of persons a there to smoke a good joint, but no one will look at you in a weird way, whatever your type is!

    You MUST try to go at the TAM TAM on a Sunday. It's unique to Montreal and it is a great time. You also will have a chance to meet all sort of people!

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    Mont-Royal: Go to the Tam-Tams if you're...
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  • By somewhere on August 25, 2002
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  • Go to the Tam-Tams if you're going in the summer. The Tam-Tams are a culural event held every Sunday. People head off to Mount Royal at the statue and jam with african drums, whistles, flutes. They dance. It's a great place if you want to veg out on the grass in the sun after a night of partying. Just take the metro and get off at Mont Royal station. Head up the mountain. Follow the people walking around with drums, they'll lead you to it!!!!

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    Mont-Royal: Take a little walk on the...
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  • By Brainstorm on August 25, 2002
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  • Mont-Royal - Montreal
    by Brainstorm
    Take a little walk on the Mt-Royal and you'll see the hole city. Every sunday during summer, there is a percussion jam, so bring your tam-tam!

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    Mont-Royal: Mont-Royal Belvedere
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  • By zChris on August 25, 2002
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  • View from Mont-Royal - Montreal
    View from Mont-Royal
    by zChris
    Go to the Belvedere atop Mont-Royal. The mountain dominates the city and from its top there is a magificent panoramic view of the skyline, south shore suburbs, and mountains beyond. Behind the belvedere is the Chalet du Mont-Royal, a magnificent 19th century building with high rafters and paintings chronicling the birth of New France and Montreal. I was surprised to find that the belvedere, while being a major tourist attraction, was not very crowded at all, possibly due to its wide open space and long climb to the top. To get there by foot, head to the intersection of rue Peel and Avenue des Pins and proceed into Mont-Royal Park. From here follow the signs. There are many ways to the top of the mountain, among them some very steep stairs (for those who wish to get up fast) and a serpetine path (for those biking or those who just don't like walking up steep slopes). You can also drive or take a bus to the top.

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    Mont-Royal: WEB SITES
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  • Simonneeddy
  • Updated By Simonneeddy on December 18, 2002
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    Beaver Lake
    by Simonneeddy
    'http://WWW.tourism-montreal.org. 23,000 ROOMS TO SUIT EVERY Pocket-book. http://WWW.montrealcam.com
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    Visiting Beaver Lake on the top of Mount Royal seen in the picture. In the heart of Montreal we have a National Park which comprises the whole top of the mountain. This PARK will celebrate 125 years of existence this year. It was designed by the same architect that designed CENTRAL PARK IN NEW YORK CITY.

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