Originally known as American Hill, the community of Mount Royal was once home to a large population of Americans who had settled in the area. Later, the community was renamed in honour of the Montreal community from which the president of the C.P.R. William E. Van Horne hailed. After Mount Royal was officially established in 1904, the area established rapid development through to 1914.

Today, the community is bound to the north at 17 Avenue, to the south by Council Way and 10 Street, to the east by College Lane and Royal Avenue and to the west by 14 Street.At the time when Mount Royal was experiencing its boom, restrictive covenants were put in place on property titles. As a result, development was restricted to single-family dwellings and a minimum was set on construction costs. As a result, the community developed an exclusive character that continues to this day.

Parents interested in homes for sale in the Mount Royal community may send their children to one of two different public elementary schools, Earl Grey or William Reid. William Reid offers a French Immersion program, as does the Catholic elementary school of Holy Name. Two additional public elementary schools that serve the Mount Royal community include St. Monica and Sacred Heart. Junior high students who live in the Mount Royal community may attend one of four junior high schools, including two Catholic and two public schools. The two public schools include Mount Royal and Elboya, with the latter offering a French Immersion program. The two Catholic junior high schools include St. Monica and St. Michael. The Mount Royal community is served by one public high school, Western Canada, which offers a French Immersion program. The Catholic high schools of St. Mary's and St. Francis also serve the community, with St. Francis also offering a French Immersion program.  Show Less...