Canopy Height Explorer
How to use this tool
Compare average tree canopy height across Montreal boroughs using the interactive chart. Taller canopies generally indicate older, more established tree populations. The tool also shows the estimated cooling effect that canopy height provides, measured in potential temperature reduction. Sort by height, cooling effect, or borough name.
Why it matters
Canopy height is a direct indicator of tree maturity and cooling capacity. Taller trees provide more shade coverage, greater transpiration cooling, and stronger wind breaking. In Montreal, boroughs with taller average canopies tend to have lower summer surface temperatures and reduced air conditioning demand. When planning new tree plantings on your property, understanding canopy height potential helps you choose species that will provide maximum benefit at maturity.