Smithers, one of Mount Royal’s resident squirrels, has decided to scatter tests and challenges throughout the forest. Only those who successfully meet them will be able to unlock the mountain’s secrets. Explore the mountain through fun activities and games. Who knows, maybe Smithers will reveal all of Mount Royal’s mysteries!
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.
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