"Parc du Mont-Royal (or Mount Royal if you prefer) is a lovely oasis of scenic greenery just north of downtown Montreal.\n\n History buffs might be interested to know that it was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the very same guy who also designed Central Park in Manhattan. And this FLO guy had some serious park designing game! As an American who was priveledged enough to live near Montreal for about 6 years, I can say that it's shocking just how FEW tourists that journey to Montreal make it up to the Park. Maybe it's because it's a bit of an effort, (it is a small mountain afterall) but it's an effort well worth it and rich in payoff. If you've never been to the top of Mont Royal on a hot summers night, then in my opinion you've missed out on a pivotal and wonderful piece of the Montreal experience. You get a gorgeous view of the entire city with the St. Lawrence river draped around it in the background. And dont even get me started about how beautiful it is in the fall with all the foliage and turning leaves. On a nice clear night, I doubt there could be many places more romantic in the entire city."^^ . "2008-08-07T00:00:00"^^ . . . . "1"^^ . "3"^^ . "5"^^ . "3"^^ .