BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250626T062026EDT-0699nCFUnX@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250626T102026Z DESCRIPTION:For a behind the scenes glimpse with the creation team register in advance\, come with your questions and learn more about the making of virtual field trips. \n\nAs part of McGill’s Bicentennial and 24h de scien ce\, explore the wonders of Earth sciences in Montreal and the surrounding areas. Metro@Monteregie presents three virtual field trips: Building ston es of Montreal\, Geology of Mont Royal\, and Kaleidoscope of Research at M ont Saint Hilaire. Join from your desktop at home or walk-along with your mobile devices. Explore the fossils in the downtown buildings\, look out f or magnetic rocks on Mont Royal or get a glimpse of the diverse research p rojects at the Gault Nature Reserve. Discover new geological wonders with these virtual field trips presented by the Department of Earth and Planeta ry Sciences\, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøand Polytechnique Montreal. Available in English and French. Visit the website to take the tours! \n\nREGISTER NOW! \n\nBuildin g Stones Downtown Montreal\n\nThis field trip guides you through 10 stops in the downtown core of Montreal near the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø campus. Each b uilding in the guide features different types of rocks and fossils from ac ross Canada and United States. We will get a glimpse of some of North Amer ica's most attractive rocks dating back more than a billion years in Earth 's history\, and learn of their significance to Canadian architecture.\n\n Mont Royal Geology\n\nMont Royal\, the heart of Montréal\, is a core of ha rd igneous rock\, surrounded by fossil-bearing sedimentary rocks. There ha ve been rumours that it’s an ancient volcano\, but geologists say it’s not . See the evidence for yourself on this refreshing walking tour while enjo ying the best views of the city.\n\nKaleidoscope of research on Mont Saint -Hilaire\n\nExplore the breadth of research happening on this Monteregie h ill located about 40 km east of Montreal. Learn about geology\, hydrology\ , biology\, meteorology and more! Mont Saint-Hilaire is home to a pristine lake\, a thriving ecosystem and 9% of the known mineral species on Earth. On this field trip you will find a representation of historical science a nd recent studies by 51³Ô¹ÏÍøresearchers at this gem of the Monteregie.\n\n  \n\n \n\n \n DTSTART:20210508T170000Z DTEND:20210508T180000Z SUMMARY:Family Science Day: Virtual Field Trips Metro@Monteregie URL:/eps/channels/event/family-science-day-virtual-fie ld-trips-metromonteregie-330272 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR