Guided Excursion: Mount Royal, the Other Story

The mountain’s Indigenous history has long been either unknown or biased. During the walk, we make several stops to learn about the ties the Indigenous Peoples forged with the mountain and some of the important moments in their history over time. At every stop, students participate in a series of fun and educational activities, taking turns as historians and archaeologists to uncover details about the Indigenous presence from the time of the first occupants of Montreal and Mount Royal (Ontsirà:ke/Hostirà:ken/thequenondah) to the present day. Working in teams, students meet challenges designed to develop their observation, listening, memory and cooperation skills.

Meeting point: Parking lot at Beaver Lake Pavilion, 2000 Remembrance Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1X2

Age group | Grade: Ages 10 to 14 - Elementary cycle 3 and secondary cycle 1

Durations and rates | Fall and spring:

• 2h | $12 per child (minimum $216)
• 4h30 | $19,75 per child (minimum $355,50)

Durations and rates | Summer*:

• 2h | $12 per child (minimum $216)
• 4,5h* | $20 per child (minimum $360)

Availability:

• We can accommodate a maximum of 3 groups at the same time in the morning and/or afternoon, each group containing between 20 and 30 children, depending on their age group or grade. 
• We welcome school and children’s groups from Tuesday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Subject-specific competencies: 

• History and Education: Societal realities and historical perspectives

• History of Quebec and Canada: Characterizing historical periods and interpreting social realities

Cross-curricular competencies: Cooperation, communication and critical judgment

*Note: This activity is available during the summer for 12 to 14 year-olds only.

 

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