Mount Royal, located at the heart of Montreal, is a natural oasis that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Standing at 233 meters, the hill is a favourite spot for hiking, picnicking, and enjoying breathtaking views of Montreal’s skyline and the St. Lawrence River. In winter, it transforms into a snowy playground for skiing and tobogganing.
First named by Jacques Cartier in 1535, Mount Royal has been central to Montreal’s growth. Landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted designed the park surrounding it, creating a place where people can connect with nature. The Chalet and scenic trails offer visitors a chance to explore its beauty and history.
Today, Mount Royal is a beloved landmark, embodying Montreal’s deep connection to both its natural surroundings and cultural heritage. It’s a perfect spot to enjoy outdoor activities and take in the city from above.
1910 – Photograph of Mount Royal and part of the city of Montréal in 1907. We can see the Hôtel-Dieu.1915 – Photograph of the Mount Royal funicular in Montréal in operation from 1885 to 1919 and connecting the mount to Avenue du Parc along the axis of Avenue Duluth. We see people in the funicular.1915 – In operation from 1885 to 1919 and connecting the mount to Avenue du Parc in the axis of Avenue Duluth, at the bottom of the mountain.1924 – From the Avenue du Parc side. We can see in the distance the cross at the top and snow on the ground.1930 – Police officers on horseback.1930 – Summit of Mount Royal, showing the eastern part of the city.1933 – Photograph taken on Avenue du Parc between avenues du Mount Royal Ouest and des Pins Ouest.1933 – Photograph taken on the east slope, showing Duluth Avenue West stretching east.1935 – Photo of the Observatory. We see a carriage and a group of visitors.1935 – Photograph of people admiring Montréal from the lookout.1935 – View of the southeast of Montréal, with the Havre Bridge (Jacques-Cartier) and the South Shore in the background.1943 – Photograph of the Hôtel-Dieu taken. We see people walking on the mountain.1943 – Photograph of the Mount Royal cross in Montréal. We see people at the foot of the cross.1943 – Photograph of the cross taken from another section of the mountain summit covered in snow. The negative was kept in a paper marked -telephoto-1944 – Photograph in winter taken from the roof of the Jewish Refuge.1956 – Photograph of Montréal taken from Mount Royal.1956 – Photograph showing an aerial view and surrounding neighbourhoods.1965 – The photographic report focuses on a panoramic view of Montréal.1966 – The photographic report presents a view of Montréal.1969 – Montréal seen from Mount Royal.
Find more photos from the Montréal archives on their website.
Dalia, a photojournalist hailing from Montreal, is deeply passionate about documenting events and sharing stories about people's lives. She is on track to graduate from Concordia University with a degree in journalism and a minor in art history. Currently, Dalia holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at her school's newspaper, The Concordian. Following graduation, she aims to secure a full-time reporting job at a major news outlet.
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