The completion of Canada’s railway system and its major railway companies were at the heart of the development of the Canadian confederation during the 19th and 20th centuries. During their visit, students are introduced to the contributions of the important figures and workers from various cultural communities who developed Canada’s railway. They also discover the various railway vehicles used to introduce topics such as technological innovation, human settlements, the confederation, industrialization and urbanization.
In compliment, Rocky Mountain Express movie propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the Canadian Rockies and highlights the adventure of building the nation’s first transcontinental railway.
Capacity: 100 students
Tour duration: 120 minutes for the guided tour. Add 45 minutes to see the “Rocky Mountain Express” movie.
Exporail becomes the stage for an intriguing tale, full of suspense, unexpected twists, and enigmatic characters. Get your young visitors ready to be transported into a world where every artifact holds a clue and every hallway hides secrets waiting to be uncovered. The museum transforms into a life-sized board game!
With as many starting points as there are teams, participants will roam the Grand Gallery in search of suspects, witnesses, clues, and rumors to solve the case at hand—and ultimately prove BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT who committed the murder. (Note: while the text says “murder” in the singular, with so many participants, there could well be more than one.)
But beware! This isn’t a story that’s told from beginning to end, nor is the plot revealed in a linear fashion. It unfolds at the pace and according to the movements of each team. Some players might waste precious time chasing a red herring, while others may decide to leave behind a puzzle or riddle that proves too tricky. In short, the story they build in their minds will be closely tied to the choices they make along the way.
At the end of the game, there will be a points system for secret objectives—giving teams that were perhaps slower but more observant a chance to earn some extra points!
Number of participants: Up to 50 (evenly divided into 6 sub-groups)
Duration: 60 minutes
Age: 12 and up