Westmount Summit
Westmount Summit (French: Sommet de Westmount) is the summit of one of the three peaks of Mount Royal (along with Mount Royal proper and Outremont) located in the City of Westmount, Quebec, Canada. Part of the geographical summit is located adjacent to the Montreal borough of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.
| Westmount Summit Sommet de Westmount | |
|---|---|
Outremont (left), Saint Joseph's Oratory and Westmount | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°29′31.03″N 73°36′25″W |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Monteregian Hills |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Katahdin |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Early Cretaceous |
| Mountain type | Intrusive stock |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking or Cycling |
| Westmount Summit Le sommet de Westmount | |
|---|---|
Location of Westmount Summit on Montreal Island | |
| Location | Westmount, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°29′31″N 73°36′25″W |
| Area | 23.087 hectares (57.05 acres) |
| Operated by | City of Westmount |
The summit is approximately 201 metres (659 ft) above sea-level. The park occupies approximately 23.087 hectares (57.05 acres) of land at the summit, making it the largest park in Westmount.
A lookout is located on its southern face, providing views over Westmount, Montreal, the south shore and the Eastern Townships. Saint Joseph's Oratory is on the northern side, on Queen Mary Road in Côte-des-Neiges.
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