It definitely is .

It’s lovely gentle walking but it’s just called Mount Royal David

free

De bus stopt 50m naar rechts bij metrostation Mont Royaal. Tegenover een supermarktje zit een bushalte.

Yes

I Compared it to Central Park in design only. We just took a walk to the summit past sunset and there were plenty of other people, families and no bad element. We did not feel unsafe at all. Unlike Central Park, it is a large hill, so it is not real accessible to the homeless as Central Park is.

No there are no food trucks or bike rentals on Mt. Royal. However, there are 2 places you can buy food, at the chalet at Beaver Lake when you first arrive, or at the large chalet/building at the first lookout over downtown Montreal which is a must to see. You can buy a decent lunch, ice cream, drinks etc.

Sneakers work just fine

Personally I would get out at Mt-Royal Metro station, Walk west (Turn left exiting the station) continue on Mt-Royal St all the way to Parc avenue. From there you will see paths leading up to the Chemin de la caleche... or Bridal trail. Mt-Royal ave allows you to get a better taste of Montreal and the Plateau area... passing some restos and funky shops. The walk is longer (45-50 mins) but better....

sorry I wouldnt know...because I usually begin my walk from Park Avenue and Mont Royal.... and go up the mountain from behind the Angel...:)