Mount Royal Challenge Rally

Starting point: Smith House, 1260 Remembrance Road, Montreal, Quebec, H3H 1A2

Level: Secondary (Cycle 1 only)

Duration: Half day (2 h) or full day (4.5 h) 

During this hike interspersed with challenges, participants will forge bonds while learning about the mountain’s history, flora and fauna. Working in teams, the participants must meet the greatest number of challenges possible to collect photos that depict the mountain during different historical periods. At the end of the activity, they will collectively place the photos in chronological order to reveal some of the important moments in Mount Royal’s history. This is an ideal activity for building team spirit!

Note that a more in-depth exploration of certain themes is possible; if there is a topic you would like to see covered in more detail, please indicate it in the registration form.

Pedagogical skills:

• Environment and consumption: environmental issues related to the use and development of the environment

• Science and technology: research to find answers or solutions

• Social studies: history and education: societal realities and historical perspectives