Maison Smith
If you need a map of Mont-Royal's extensive hiking trails or want to know about the animals and more than 180 kinds of birds that make their home in the park, the former park keeper's residence is the place to go. It's also a good spot for getting a snack, drink, or souvenir. The pretty little stone house—built in 1858—is the headquarters of Les Amis de la Montagne (The Friends of the Mountain), a non-profit organization that offers various guided walks—including moonlight snowshoe excursions and cross-country ski lessons in winter around the mountain and in nearby areas. Note that at time of writing, Maison Smith had been closed since December 2024 for an indeterminate period due to renovation work.
