Schedule and event details

For the 19th edition, The Walk of Courage PROCURE will take place in two formats:

Across Quebec, from May 8 to June 8, 2025.
In-person event at Mount Royal Park in Montreal, on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Event at Mount Royal Park on June 8, 2025

A festive, family-friendly, and engaging day!

Take part in the 19th edition of The Walk of Courage PROCURE, a unifying event where every step counts in the fight against prostate cancer. Come walk with family or friends in a fun and supportive atmosphere in the heart of Mount Royal. Your participation directly contributes to supporting men affected by the disease, breaking taboos, and advancing research.

FREE FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER

DATE: Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Maison Smith, Mount Royal Park, Montreal (1260 Remembrance Road, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4) $ paid parking

IMPORTANT: The Camillien-Houde Road will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Please use Chemin Remembrance to access the event site.

NEW: PROCURE EVENT VILLAGE

Starting at 9:30 a.m., come enjoy the brand-new PROCURE Event Village, set up next to Maison Smith to welcome all our participants in the PROCURE Walk of Courage and Tour of Courage. This location will be the starting and finishing point for the walk.

A festive, welcoming atmosphere full of surprises awaits you, with a host of FREE activities for the whole family:

Games for children and adults (mini-golf, giant chess, bean bag toss, etc.)
Musical performance by the band Break Syndical - a tribute to the Cowboys Fringants
Sweet and savory snacks (cotton candy, popcorn, etc.) and frozen refreshments
Face painting for children
Entertainment and mascot
Photobooth
Coffee station, offered by our partner Tim Hortons
Lunch offered by our partners Scores, Allô mon Coco, and MTY Group

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EVENT SCHEDULE

9:30 a.m.: Site and reception tent open (Maison Smith)

9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Walkers arrive. You must register at the reception tent upon arrival.

10:45 a.m.: Welcome speech.

11:00 a.m.: Start of the PROCURE Walk of Courage.

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: 3 km walk along the marked route.

12:00 p.m.: PROCURE Lottery draw, unveiling of the amount raised by our spring campaigns, and a thank-you note.

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Lunch served by our partners Scores, Allô mon Coco, and MTY Group. Pick up your lunch coupon at the reception table.

12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Live music by the band Break Syndical - a tribute to the Cowboys Fringants.

1:30 p.m.: End of the event and site closure.

WALKING ROUTE

Distance: 3 km (loop)

Starting point: Maison Smith (1260 Remembrance Road, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4)

Ending point: Maison Smith (1260 Remembrance Road, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4)

Type of trail: Gravel trail (Olmsted Road). Closed-toe shoes are recommended. The trail is accessible to people with reduced mobility, wheelchairs, and strollers. Please note that there are no benches on the trail.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Weather: The event will take place rain or shine! We therefore suggest monitoring the weather forecast to adjust your attire accordingly and bringing sunscreen if necessary.

Food: Free lunch, snacks, and refreshments included for all registered walkers who have paid the registration fee.

Water: Gallons of water will be available on site. Please bring your reusable bottle so you can refill it.

T-shirt: Remember to wear your PROCURE t-shirt for the event. No t-shirts will be distributed on-site at Mount Royal Park. All t-shirts were mailed to participants duly registered before May 15, 2025.

GETTING TO MOUNT ROYAL PARK

BY CAR (PARKING)

There are four paid parking areas in Mount Royal Park: two to the west, near the Lac-aux-Castors pavilion, and two to the east, near the Maison Smith. The closest parking lot to the event is the Maison Smith House Lot 117 (1260 Remembrance Road, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4).

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Mount Royal Park is easily accessible by public transit. Visit the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) website for schedules and to plan your trip.

BUS:

*Strike by STM maintenance employees from June 9th to 17th: Bus and metro schedules are restricted. Get informed and plan your trips accordingly. More information here*