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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
Offices are closed on September 2
Please note that our offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 for Labor Day. The grounds remain opened during visiting hours. We thank you for your understanding.
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.
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.
We ask all visitors to pick up their litter and to respect the environment, as part of our Leave No Trace policy.
Opening Hours
The cemetery is located at 4601 Côte-des-Neiges Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3V 1E7.
The Grounds
Search for a Loved OneMonday to Sunday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Administrative Offices
Make an appointmentMonday
CLOSED
Tuesday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
CLOSED
Please note that the office is closed every day during lunchtime, from noon to 1pm.
Holiday Office Closures
April 18, 2025
CLOSED - Good Friday
May 20, 2025
CLOSED - Patriots' Day
June 24, 2025
CLOSED - Saint-Jean Baptiste
July 1, 2025
CLOSED - Canada Day
September 2, 2025
CLOSED - Labor Day
October 14, 2025
CLOSED - Thanksgiving (CA)
December 25, 2025
CLOSED - Christmas Day
December 26, 2025
CLOSED
January 1, 2026
CLOSED - New Year's Day
January 2, 2026
CLOSED
Mausoleums
Search for a Loved OneMonday to Sunday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mausoleums
Natural Flower Regulations
For visual examples of permitted natural flowers during the holiday season, please click below.
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.
News & Events
Read the cemetery's latest news and updates or submit your press request.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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