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| - As a New Yorker, no walk is too long, and no hike is too high and Mont-Royal was a wonderful day trip to the top. We did not take the marked trail or the path of steps which most people tend to take. Although we did take an off-beaten path (and cough, maybe hopped an illegal fence or two), it was beautifully serene and is a wilderness escape in the middle of the bustling city. I cannot say enough great things about this park, there are many great things to discover, and greenery to immerse oneself in. This park was probably one of my favorite part about Montreal, so if you are an out-of-towner, DON'T MISS IT! I believe there are buses you can take up to the Chateau and you can rent bikes as well, or if you're a little adventurous like us, take the hike up or the off-the-beaten path (I shouldn't condone illegal fences, my bad).
The best part: DON'T MISS THE VIEW FROM THE CHATEAU!
A few cons:
1. Very little/no English signage, not all of us know French, especially since it is such a tourist attraction.
2. Limited drinks & food at the top, only vending machines.
3. Bugs/mosquitoes galore. BRING REPELLANT. I walked away with approx. 37 bug bites, not exaggerating.
Remember:
To bring snacks (unless you want to get skinny on your hike)
To bring drinks/water (unless you are a human cactus)
To bring your sneakers (unless you can hike in flip-flops like me)
To bring bug spray (unless you want to get eaten alive)
To bring a camera (amazing views galore)
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