We hold different outdoor activities for adults and families throughout the year.
July 21 and Sept. 8
July 21 and Sept. 814h - 16h30: Stones Bike tour
This family-friendly bike trip explores the fossils and rocks, architecture, and secret spots in Montreal's building stones. We will picnic on market fresh cheese, baguette, fruit near North American's oldest milestone in Westmount. The tour ends with the stony ghosts of Griffintown near the old Lowny's chocolate factory. In English.
Cyclists only.
COST: $15 (includes taxes) / adult, $10 (includes taxes) seniors/students, $5 (includes taxes) / child (must be at least 12 years old). Payable when you arrive at the Museum.
RESERVATIONS necessary here.
July 28 and August 4
July 28 and August 414h - 15h
Stones and Fossils Walking tour
A walking tour of the fossils, minerals, and secret spots found in the walls of some of downtown Montreal's proudest institutions. The tour starts at the Redpath Museum and ends at the Beaux Arts Museum. Includes a printout of text and images from the booklet What Building Stones Tell. In English.
All ages welcome. Reservation necessary here.
COST:$10.00 (+ taxes) adult, $5.00 (+ taxes) / student/ child/senior; max $20.00 (+ taxes) family. Payable at the Museum.
Please arrive 20 minutes in advance to check-in and pay at the welcome desk.
August 3
August 314h-15h
Trees and Us - a walking tour for the whole family
Discover the wonderful world of trees. Find out how to identify and age some of the most in-TREE-ging trees on the McGill campus. Learn how to read the marks and rings in a tree cookie. Taste some edible tree snacks full of nu-TREE-ents.
In English. For children and adults of all ages. Space is limited and advanced registration required.
We will be outdoors, so please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and good walking shoes.
COST:$10.00 (+ taxes) adult, $5.00 (+ taxes) / student/ child; max $20.00 (+ taxes) family. Payable at the Museum. Fee includes a copy of the booklet Leafy Legacy - The trees of McGill University.
Please arrive 20 minutes in advance to check-in and pay at the welcome desk. Reservation necessary here.
McGill Survival Workshops
McGill Survival WorkshopsTuesdays, 12h - 13h
With Wilderness and outdoor educators from the Coyote Program led by Steph. See more information about the Coyote Program.
In English
COST: $10/non student ; $5/ student/senior, payable at the Museum.
Please arrive 20 minutes in advance to check-in and pay at the welcome desk. Reservation necessary here.
Sept. 10: Foraging for wild edibles
Oct. 8: Salve making with plants
Oct. 8: Salve making with plants
Nov. 5: Wood carving
Nov. 5: Wood carving
Dec. 3: Fire making
Dec. 3: Fire making
Keep an eye on the Museum's Events page for a full list of upcoming events and activities.
Wild Family Nature Clubs
Do you love getting outside to play and explore nature? We do too! Come and learn about the Canadian Wildlife Federation's Wild Family Nature Club program. Find out how you can start your own club and receive a CWF backpack full of activity cards and gear. All for free!