Five applications for exploring Montréal
Want to see Montréal differently while having fun? This autumn, five new applications offer users an immersive experience of the city.
To make the most of these immersive digital experiences, please download the application of your choice and set out to explore the city.
Le Court-circuit by GrosJoueurs: Journey into the history of video games
Why are so many video gaming companies established in Mile-End, Little Italy and Mile-Ex? This circuit with riddles, which comes with a podcast, lets you discover iconic video game locations.
Creators: GrosJoueurs
To download the application: courtcircuit.ca
Échelles humaines: Montréal seen through noteworthy figures (in French)
A travelling bard, the owner of an LGBTQ+ club, a immigrant-cum-radio repair person, and a community outreach worker… These are the characters you’ll meet, in the form of virtual sculptures, on this augmented reality circuit. You’ll discover noteworthy figures who left their mark on a few of Montréal’s neighbourhoods.
Creators: Dpt.
To download the application: echelles.humaines.ca
Il était une fois... la biodiversité à Montréal: Nature close to home (in French)
This augmented reality game invites the user to explore manifestations of nature in Montréal, such as a green alley, a century-old tree, or the lawn in a large park. During your walk across the island, you’ll be prompted to find plants and animals and to take concrete actions to protect the environment. Along the way, you’ll collect points so that you can unblock levels and gradually become a biodiversity expert!
Creators: OHRIZON
To down the application: Androïd version, iOs version
MTL EXPLORE: A multicultural voyage (in French)
With its three cultural circuits, MTL EXPLORE lets you travel to China, France and Italy, while also allowing you to discover the respective heritages of these countries through Montréal’s neighbourhoods. En route, you’ll discover culinary traditions, together with businesses and buildings proper to each culture.
Creators: Happy Hotels
PAUSE MTL: A musical interlude in the park
PAUSE MTL is geared to those who want to relax and immerse themselves in parallel atmospheres. Ten Montréal musicians offer a tour of Parc Frédéric-Back, set to an ambient blend between electronic and contemporary music.
Creators: Ekumen
To download the application: Androïd version, iOs version
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