Visitation
An Exceptional Site
The Cemetery is a haven of tranquillity and biodiversity on Mount Royal. We ask all visitors to behave respectfully towards the site and its employees.
Important
*The cemetery will be inaccessible on Sunday, September 15, 2024, as the City of Montréal proceeds with street closures for the 13th edition of the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Montréal. Crossing points will be available for pedestrians only at the main entrances on Côte-des-Neiges and at the corner of Decelles. The City of Montréal will close the streets around the cemetery at 4 a.m. with a gradual reopening at 4 p.m.. Please note that the Remembrance entrance will be closed to pedestrians.
Under normal circumstances, the Cemetery is accessible via the main entrance at 4601, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, between Forest Hill and Ridgewood avenues, or via the secondary entrances on avenue Decelles and chemin Camillien-Houde. Please note that the Camillien-Houde entrance is closed on weekends.
Due to events beyond our control, the Marguerite D'Youville mausoleum (M8) is temporarily closed. Work is in progress and we shall reopen the mausoleum as soon as possible. We thank you for your understanding.
Our offices are closed on Mondays and open from Tuesday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The site is open every day.
Opening Hours
The Grounds
Monday to Sunday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Administrative Offices
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
CLOSED
Holiday Office Closures
September 3 2024
CLOSED - Labor Day
October 15 2024
CLOSED - Thanksgiving (Canada)
December 25 2024
CLOSED - Christmas
January 1 2025
CLOSED - New Year's Day
January 2 2025
CLOSED
Mausoleums
Monday to Sunday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parking Accessiblity
To reach the parking lot, simply follow the directional signs in place pointing toward the administrative offices.
Code of Conduct
The cemetery is a private place.
- All persons visiting the site must comply with the cemetery’s regulations.
The cemetery is a sacred place.
- Our cemetery is a place for contemplation. It is therefore inappropriate to lie down, sunbathe, or use its roads and lanes for athletic activities.
- Pets are not allowed in the cemetery.
Caution and courtesy are required when moving about.
- Visitors in vehicles are to circulate and park only on paved roads and must avoid encroaching on grassy areas.
- The maximum authorized speed is 30 km/h.
- Be careful during your visit. Keep your valuables within sight and lock the doors of your vehicle.
The cemetery is part of a fragile ecosystem.
- Behaviour marked by environmental awareness is a must to ensure that its natural heritage is protected.
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History & Heritage
In the 19th century, most cemeteries were built next to churches to allow the faithful to pray for the deceased. One of the city’s first cemeteries was located near the Notre-Dame Church, which is now called the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal.
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Our Green Initiatives
The Green Plan is the cemetery's ambitious project to take ecological action to help protect the environment and biodiversity of Mount Royal, a natural site incredibly rich in species of flora and fauna. Our green initiatives also aim to encourage everyone who visits the cemetery to take ecological action; no matter how small, it can have a major impact on the environment in the long term.
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