Montréal - Mont Royal Photo Gallery
11 from Mont Royal Métro |
Mount Royal Park, inaugurated in 1876, was planned by Frederick Law Olmsted, a highly skilled designer of many major parks in the U.S., including New York’s Central Park. The following photos were taken from the Belvedere Scenic Lookout, which offers a panoramic view of downtown Montréal. 1535 - Guided by the native inhabitants of Hochelaga, Jacques Cartier climbs the mountain and names it Mount Royal 1643 - Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve, erects a cross on the mountain to give thanks to God for saving the colony from a flood. 1676 - The Sulpicians establish a fort for an aboriginal mission at the foot of the mountain. | |
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| Belvedere Camillien-Houde | |||
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| Some trails also offer panoramic views of the city : | |||
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| Paths Along Mont Royal | |||
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