"Mount Royal Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (of Central Park fame) and inaugurated in 1876. Since then, the 692 acres north of downtown, has been Montreal's unofficial playground. There are stunning views of the city from the various lookouts atop Mount Royal. Attractions include the Mount Royal Cross (first erected in 1643), Mount Royal Chalet, and Beaver Lake. On Sunday afternoons in summer, the Sir George Etienne Cartier Monument is surrounded by drum circles featuring hundreds of drummers. Montrealers make use of the space year-round, from jogging and enjoying family picnics in summertime, to skiing and tobogganing in winter." - Todd Plummer
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