When the TiJeu was conceived, the MySmartJourney team was able to count on a number of key partners who supported the project from start to finish. Because of the announced closure of the printing works due to the state of emergency, the team had a total of just 5 days to produce the project, and their partners were with them right up to the last moment.

La Grande Ferme is a historic site that allows visitors to discover life in the days of New France through a territory used by settlers since the 17th century. But it's not always easy for visitors to really understand the site.

To highlight this exceptional heritage and support its visitors, the Grande Ferme team came up with the idea of using a digital tool to create a touchless tour.

In the spring of 2019, the Marguerite-Bourgeoys Historic Site was looking for a new way to offer its visitors audio content that would be easier for staff to handle. Up until that time, they’d been handing out audio guides.  

The museum needed a solution that would let them continue to offer the same content. What Site Director Jean-François Royal no longer wanted was the equipment that went with it and all the work: lending, collecting, recharging, repairing, replacing, repurchasing, and managing audio guides.

The Marguerite-Bourgeoys Historic Site includes one of Montréal’s most important historic buildings: the city’s first stone chapel. Built in 1771 and still in use year-round, it welcomes the faithful and pilgrims who come to pray or meditate at the tomb of Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys.

Given these circumstances, how would it be possible to experience the rich past of the chapel without disturbing its sacred atmosphere? This was the question the Historic Site had to consider.

La Grande Ferme is a historic site used by settlers since the 17th century. The site has had a turbulent history, and some of the original buildings have been destroyed, leaving only ruins today.

The site team then wondered how to present these buildings to the public, to give them a better vision of the territory under the regime of New France.

During the 2020-2021 holiday season, the SDC Vieux-Montréal, in cooperation with the Marguerite-Bourgeoys Historic Site, came up with the idea of a Christmastime health walk in the neighbourhood. In addition to getting Montréalers out for a little exercise, it encouraged them to reinvest in the downtown area during the pandemic. They could get out for a fresh look at the city centre and enjoy its architectural heritage. An original combination of wellness and culture, outside!

One of the Historic Site’s challenges was to find a way for the participants to walk the route on their own without having to print up maps. They also wanted to enliven the walking tour with a game and historical information.

As part of a test, MySmartJourney came up with a solution to guide the user through the assembly process once the equipment had been purchased.

When the first containment was announced in Quebec, MySmartJourney produced a game for 4-9 year-olds in the form of a treasure hunt. Eight small cardboard characters, enhanced with a QR code, are hidden in space. It's then up to children to find them and scan the QR code with their phone or tablet to access digital content.

Upon its release, the TiJeu Niaiseux was noticed by the Quebec media, mothers' groups and tested by families.

During busy periods, visitors to the Cosmodôme de Laval can find themselves queuing at the ticket office and in the waiting areas for various activities. To offer a quality visit and keep children's attention, the Cosmodôme came up with the idea of creating a digital experience that can be played on the phone.

The municipality of Saint-Charles-Borromée wanted to create several tours of the town to tell its story to tourists and residents alike. The team turned to MySmartJourney to develop its web application, in collaboration with Living Lab Lanaudière.

Without replacing traditional print tools, the digital solution is seen rather as a clever complement to reduce the use of paper and become a hobby.