QUEBEC
Montreal
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This was mainly a public nature park but deserves mention due to its five or six-lane iced toboggan run that was operated each winter. It consisted of a large wooden structure at one end which had stairs taking one to the launch points. A laned, iced ramp led from there to a natural slope into a gentle valley.
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Mountain Park Toboggan Run circa 19-0s 
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| Here is a photo taken from part way up the run. This year, there were six lanes. The start gates may just be descerned. At Upper Right, horse-drawn sleighs and some horses carrying single riders are visible through the bare trees as they arrive or depart the slide's entrance. |
The run would go down the ramp to the ground and follow dips to the lowest point of the valley where upon the run would slope upwards to a long section that would bring the toboggans to a stop via gravity. There were no turns, just an undulating straight run. Estimated length is 1/4 to 1/2 kilometer. At night, the course was illuminated by electric lights over the center of the lanes. These were supported by power poles on either side.
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Mountain Park Toboggan Run circa 19-0s 
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This is a shot taken from farther down the run near its end during a season when there were five slide lanes. Note at Center Right the photographer with a tripod. |
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Mountain Park Restaurant Date Unknown  Here is a hand-tinted postcard image taken in warmer days. |
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