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Montrealers have the rare privilege of being able to enjoy a mountain and an island of protected green space just a stone's throw from downtown. Mount Royal is one of nine Monteregian Hills, formed as a result of subsurface geological activity some 125 million years ago. With its three peaks, the highest of which rises 232 metres, the mountain straddles three Montreal boroughs: Ville-Marie, Plateau-Mont-Royal and Outremont. Mount Royal PArk, the Université de Montréal campus and four cemeteries are located on the eastern and southern slopes of the mountain.
A green oasis
In the latter half of the 19th century, Montreal's upper classes often sought out healthy, quiet retreats where they could escape from the hectic pace of life ina booming industrial city. The development of Mount Royal Park and Park Avenue gave Montrealers access to over 2.14 square kilometres of green space. Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), the designer of New York City's Central Park, drew up the plans. He attached great importance to preserving Mount Royal's natural charm. The chalet and Beaver Lake were added in 1930. More recently, Mount Royal has benefited from ecoresponsible initiatives, such as the annual springtime clean-up and the environmental stewardship program, which reflect Montrealer's growing ecological awareness.