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Mont Royal Chalet
Chalet du Mont-Royal
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Mont-Royal Chalet viewed from the southeast
General information
Architectural style Beaux-Arts
Location Mont-Royal
Address 1196 Camillien-Houde Road
Town or city Montreal, Quebec
Country Canada
Coordinates 45°30′14″N 73°35′15″W / 45.5039°N 73.5876°W / 45.5039; -73.5876
Completed 1932
Client Ville de Montreal
Owner Ville de Montreal
Design and construction
Architect Aristide Beaugrand-Champagne

The Mount Royal Chalet (also known as Chalet du Mont-Royal in French) is a famous building in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It sits near the very top of Mount Royal, a large hill that gives the city its name. This beautiful building was finished in 1932.

Discover the Mont Royal Chalet

The Mont Royal Chalet is a grand building with a classic design called Beaux-Arts. This style is known for being very fancy and detailed. The building was designed by a Montreal architect named Aristide Beaugrand-Champagne. He worked on it from 1876 to 1950.

A Special Place on the Mountain

The chalet is a popular spot for many different events. It has enough space to welcome between 300 and 700 people at once. Imagine a big school dance or a community gathering happening there!

On the south side of the building, there is a large brick courtyard. This area is a fantastic lookout point. From here, you can see an amazing view of Montreal's city skyline. It's a perfect place to take photos or just enjoy the scenery.

Built During Tough Times

The Mont Royal Chalet was built in 1932. This was a time when the world was going through the Great Depression. The Great Depression was a period when many people lost their jobs and money was very scarce.

To help people find work, the mayor of Montreal, Camillien Houde, started a "make-work" project. This meant the city created jobs for people to build things, like the chalet. This helped many families earn money during a difficult time.

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