Mount Royal Chalet
Culture, arts and heritage Leisure activities Architecture Indoor Outdoor Mount Royal, Outremont and Westmount
The Chalet du mont Royal dates back to 1931. Commissioned by then Mayor Camillien Houde to help offset unemployment during the Great Depression, it was designed by Québec architect Aristide Beaugrand-Champagne, in the French Beaux-Arts and Arts and Crafts architectural styles. Outside, the stone façade features large windows and elegant doors. Inside, large-scale paintings depicting the history of Montréal by thirteen Canadian artists, including Marc-Aurèle Fortin, Paul-Émile Borduas and Edwin H. Holgate, line the walls. Exposed beams decorated with carved wooden squirrels, chandeliers and a large fireplace complete this rustic scene. There is also a food counter, a souvenir boutique and an information kiosk at the Chalet.
Services
- Hiking
- Nature interpretation/observation
- Snack bar
Amenities
- Paid parking on site
- Parking for buses and coaches
- Wireless internet