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Greening of Mount Royal Park
Jean Giguère
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13/02/25
Mount Royal Park, a green jewel in the heart of Montreal, is the subject of a vast greening and expansion project.
For the moment, however, Montreal’s plan to redesign the top of Mount Royal and permanently close Camillien-Houde Way to cars will be postponed now that the city has closed Docteur-Penfield Ave., south of the mountain, for the next eight years,
The reason: The city completely closed Docteur-Penfield between des Pins Ave. and McTavish St. to carry out long-planned upgrades to the McTavish reservoir, which channels drinking water to the taps of 1.2 million Montrealers.
Signs posted on Docteur-Penfield, where it wraps around the reservoir between des Pins and McTavish, say the work will continue until the end of 2033.
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A historic project for biodiversity
Mount Royal Park, a symbol of the city of Montreal, is at the center of an ambitious greening and expansion project.
Launched during COP 15, this project aims to enhance biodiversity and provide new green spaces for Montreal residents.
The park, which is already a refuge for many plant and animal species, will see its protected natural areas expanded.
Expansion and new access
Thanks to a partnership with the Government of Quebec and McGill University, three lots behind the former Royal Victoria Hospital will be transferred to the City of Montreal.
These lots will create a new access to the mountain via downtown, thereby facilitating access to the park for residents and visitors.
Greening of parking lots
Another aspect of the project is the greening of 40% of the parking lots around the Smith House.
These spaces, currently covered in concrete, will be transformed into green areas, thereby increasing the area of the park from within its perimeter.
Protection of threatened species
The project also includes measures to protect threatened wildlife and plant species.
Among the protected species are the grass snake, the chimney swift, and the yellow-bellied flycatcher.
Efforts to combat invasive exotic plant species will be strengthened, and the impacts of the emerald ash borer will be managed by restoring the canopy.
Commemorative planting for COP 15
In homage to the nations represented at COP 15, nearly 200 trees will be planted in the East slope sector of Mount Royal, called Placide Hill.
This initiative underscores the commitment of the City of Montreal to protect biodiversity and combat climate change.
The greening of Mount Royal Park is a historic project that will transform this green jewel into an even more welcoming space rich in biodiversity.
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Pour la grande majorité, ces espèces sont des oiseaux, des insectes et des plantes qui n’ont que faire de la présence de routes et de stationnements. Les 20 mammifères du parc sont des espèces qui se trouvent partout dans l’agglomération et sont habituées aux routes.