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À la recherche de la noisette rouge (French only)

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Dates
January 24 to April 26 2026
FREE

Activity for the whole family - children aged 6 and over
Hours
All Day Event
Duration
English : 90 minutes
French : 90 minutes
Museum
4101, rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, QC Canada
H1X 2B2

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Family

Available in French only

Elio, a slightly scatterbrained squirrel, has discovered a rare botanical treasure: a bright red hazelnut! Help him remember where he hid it in the Jardin botanique using a mobile app.

A winter search-and-find game at the Jardin

This outdoor activity invites you to explore and experience the Jardin in winter. Through a series of short, fun challenges, you’ll discover that trees and shrubs use all kinds of strategies to survive the cold—and that they’re not nearly as dormant as they seem.

Your mission: Help Elio find the precious hazelnut he hid away for the winter

Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

How it works

A free mobile app guides you every step of the way.

It provides instructions, shows you where to find each challenge, offers clues and validates your answers.

Once downloaded, the app works offline. One app per family or group is all you need.

A fully charged cellphone is recommended. A charging station is available at the reception centre if needed.

Steps:

  1. Download the My Quest app
  2. Read through the instructions.
  3. Once you arrive at the Jardin botanique, follow the directions to reach the starting point.
  4. Winter thaws can make paths icy. You may want to bring your ice cleats.

The adventure begins once you reach the starting point.

This activity was designed by Parcours ludiques

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