Kondiaronk Belvedere

Scenic spot · Montagne

Kondiaronk Belvedere

Scenic spot · Montagne

1196 Voie Camillien-Houde, Montréal, QC H3G 1A1, Canada

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Panoramic city & river views from Mount Royal terrace

1196 Voie Camillien-Houde, Montréal, QC H3G 1A1, Canada Get directions

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"The Best View of Montreal Not unlike the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Empire State Building in NYC, the Mont Royal acts as a natural landmark for orientation-challenged travelers. The "mountain" (some would call it a big hill) overlooks the entire city and offers unparalleled panoramas of downtown and the Eastern Townships south of the city. The entire mountain is actually a city park, with many things to do besides admiring the view: tam-tam jams, bird watching, cycling, forest treks—and even skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and sledding in the winter. Brownie points if you make it to the Kodiaronk lookout at dawn, in time to see the sun rise behind the skyscrapers."

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"Named for the Indigenous Huron leader Kondiaronk, this lookout is a must-visit for panoramic city views and connects to trails designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, creator of Central Park." - Coolstuff Team

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Abdou Bellahcene

Google

A magnificent urban oasis in Montreal, designed by the famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The park's stunning natural beauty includes lush greenery, scenic walking trails, and breathtaking views from the summit of Mount Royal. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities throughout the year, from hiking and picnicking in the warmer months to ice skating and sledding in winter. With its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, Mont-Royal Park is an essential destination for both locals and tourists looking to experience the outdoors in the heart of the city.

Amir K

Google

Absolutely stunning! This is hands down the best viewpoint in Montreal. From here, you get a wide, breathtaking panoramic view of the entire downtown skyline, the St. Lawrence River, and even the mountains in the distance. The large terrace is spacious and has a peaceful energy. It’s a perfect place to relax, take photos, and just take in the beauty of the city from above. Early mornings and sunset hours are especially magical.Bring your camera—the view is postcard-perfect!

George D

Google

Great observation point of Montreal , old town side. You need to do this during day light and during sunset - different lights and pictures. You need to prepare for hike and walk and get some water with you. Using the stairs the hike is around 30 min , using the road can be 90 min based on how you walk. Can be crowded be prepared. At the top you have a building where you can find toilets and a refresh point with sandwiches and water. One of “must” you should do when in Montreal .

Lorena Haack

Google

We are able to see raccoons really close to there. 🥰 The view is nice, but if go down stairs you could have a amazing time in nature just looking raccoons, chipmunks, and others animals. Just seat and look. End of the day, before the Sunset.

Brad

Google

This is a viewpoint terrace in front of the Mount Royal Chalet at Mount Royal. It is accessible by way of a variety of walking trails up the mountain. From here you are afforded lovely panoramic views of the city centre of Montreal towards the St. Lawrence River. Do note that is can be very crowded here as many tourists and residents flock to this location to enjoy the views.

Erik C

Google

Beautiful view of montreal. Local musicians playing the piano or violin usually on site. Great spot to explore for tourists and locals alike. Definitely a nice spot to take a picture. Decent walking trails throughout the mountain. Usually busy on weekends but plenty of paid parking.

Dida JACOB

Google

Just an amazing view of Montreal! Kondiaronk Belvedere is a must-visit spot in Montreal. The view of the city from the top is breathtaking, especially at sunset. The walk up is enjoyable with beautiful nature around, and it’s totally worth it once you reach the top. It’s a great place to relax, take photos, and enjoy the skyline.

Mr. Farnood

Google

From here, you get a fantastic view of the Montreal skyline, with clear sights of the downtown skyscrapers. Binoculars are available (bring a loonie to use them), and there’s also a chalet nearby for refreshments. Occasionally, events are held here, which adds to the lively atmosphere. It’s definitely a spot worth visiting for both locals and tourists.

Justin M.

Yelp

This terrace offers the best panoramic view of Montréal, overlooking the skyline and the St. Lawrence River. You can reach it by several trails, but one of the most popular starts on Pine Avenue, where you climb a long set of stairs. If you're near Mile End or Mont Royal Avenue and don't feel like hiking, bus 11 westbound drops you right near the top -- from there it's an easy 5-minute walk to the terrace. I visited on a sunny weekday, and while there were plenty of people enjoying the view, it didn't feel crowded. There was still space to relax and take photos. At the terrace, you'll also find a chalet with free public restrooms, seating, and a small café where you can grab a pastry or a drink in the shade. If you're visiting Montréal, this lookout is a must-do. On a clear day, the views are unforgettable.

Vivienne C.

Yelp

We came here in the dead of winter, so we thought that the roads would be very icy and cold, thus hard to climb. Yes, the roads were icy, but the path was quite wide, so it was easy to choose places with more snow. Also, there seemed to be a lot different paths that you can choose which is quite fun. The whole thing just felt like a winter wonderland! Climbing to the top for the viewpoint was not bad at all, around 45-minute easy hike with some stairs at the top. The top had some of the most breathtaking views of Montreal downtown allowing you to see the river and McGill. Would highly recommend coming when in Montreal.

Sanjay G.

Yelp

The viewpoint up there is called Belvedere Kondiaronk, and it offers fantastic views of downtown Montreal. The beauty of this city is truly a sight to behold, one that you simply don't want to miss. There is no better way to experience all of Montreal, other than to climb to the crown of Mont-Royal. It has an amazing, panoramic view of the Montreal skyline at its main viewpoint, this large observation platform is a great place to start your Montreal itinerary, as it helps you to immediately orient yourself. Imp tip: The best way to reach Belvedere Kondiaronk, is to start at the Grand Staircase of Montreal. Use Google map, there are other ways to get to the viewpoint, but they will take a lot longer as the staircase is the most direct route.

Bill T.

Yelp

The view is worth the climb, in my opinion. If you're down by McGill or the main shopping area in Montreal, you start your journey walking up a couple of very steep blocks on Rue Peel when you come to a set of stairs. There is also a winding path that we saw bikers and some hikers using, but the stairs are the most direct shot. You'll find plenty of places to stop and catch your breath along the way, but you'll definitely achieve your daily climbing goal if you visit the overlook and you should! Once you get there, you'll see a lovely plaza that provides an amazing panoramic view of the cityscape. There's also a pavilion of sorts that has restrooms and a snack bar so you can get some refreshments to keep you going. The climb back down was fast and easy and almost makes you forget the work you put in climbing up. My friends and I checked our watches/phones to see how much climbing we actually did when we got to the top and it ranged between 26 floors (that was on my friend's iphone) and 40 floors (that was on my Garmin watch). So regardless of how much it actually is, believe me when I say it's a lot.

Andrew D.

Yelp

Great place to hike on the first day of visiting Montreal. The stairs can be steep so take it easy if you need. There's benches to rest along the way. But the effort is worth it for a fantastic view.

Chunjai K.

Yelp

Scenic spot in Montreal, Quebec. Accessed by staircase or trail, this broad terrace on leafy Mount Royal offers city & river views. My friends and I took a detour from the entrance of Mont royal park. We walk through walkway small path into the mountain. It was a little bit adventure and my friend afraid to get lost in this mountain. There are some areas sloppily because of rain. We slow down and make sure everyone is following to the group. We didn't have plan to hiking but just wanted to see the view of Montreal city. BUT! when we got to the Kondiaronk Belvedere, we couldn't see the city because it was so much fog. On the way down we just took a normal path and call Uber because we were tired and didn't want to walk anymore.

Jefferson F.

Yelp

Very nice view of Montreal City. We took the trail up and let me tell you. Be ready to go up several flights of stairs. Overall lovely experience.

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Amir K

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George D

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Lorena Haack

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Brad

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Erik C

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Dida JACOB

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Mr. Farnood

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Justin M.

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Vivienne C.

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Sanjay G.

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Bill T.

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Andrew D.

Yelp

Great place to hike on the first day of visiting Montreal. The stairs can be steep so take it easy if you need. There's benches to rest along the way. But the effort is worth it for a fantastic view.

Chunjai K.

Yelp

Jefferson F.

Yelp

Very nice view of Montreal City. We took the trail up and let me tell you. Be ready to go up several flights of stairs. Overall lovely experience.

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