Spiral staircase shot
Inside Loretto Chapel stands the famous mystery staircase, a spiral that rises to the choir loft with no visible central support. Buy the small admission, take a respectful photo of the staircase from below and a group shot in front of the chapel.
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Adobe archway portrait
Adobe arches and gated courtyards are everywhere on and around Canyon Road. Find a beautiful adobe archway and take a group photo framed inside the arch.
Adobe mission portrait
San Miguel Mission is one of the oldest church structures in the United States. Find a flattering angle on the adobe walls and bell facade, and take a group photo with the church behind you.
Bagel shop face-off
Montreal bagels are sweeter and chewier than New York bagels. Find a wood-fired bagel shop on the Plateau (Fairmount or St-Viateur), order a bagel with cream cheese and take a photo of the team mid-bite.
Basilica blue ceiling shot
Inside the Notre-Dame Basilica: the deep blue and gold-starred ceiling above the altar is one of the most photographed church interiors in North America. Take a group photo with the ceiling clearly above. (Or shoot the facade if you skip the interior.)
Bilingual sign pose
Quebec's language law means many signs are bilingual or French-only. Find a fun bilingual or French-only sign and take a group photo where everyone reads it aloud in unison. Bonjour-hi!
Canyon Road sculpture pose
Canyon Road has the highest concentration of art galleries in the city, and many display outdoor sculptures along the street. Find a striking outdoor sculpture and take a group photo where the team mirrors its pose.
Cathedral Basilica facade
The sandstone Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi sits one block north of the Plaza. Find the facade with its two towers and take a group photo with the cathedral filling the frame.
Checkpoint: Canyon Road
Walk east along Alameda and up Canyon Road. Check in once you reach the densest stretch of galleries (around the 600 to 700 block).
Checkpoint: Loretto Chapel
Walk back across the Santa Fe River to Loretto Chapel on Old Santa Fe Trail and check in at the entrance.
Checkpoint: Mount Royal lookout
Navigate to the Mount Royal Kondiaronk Belvedere (the main lookout) and check in at the viewing platform.
Checkpoint: Notre-Dame Basilica
Navigate to the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal on Place d'Armes and check in at the entrance.
Checkpoint: Palace of the Governors
Walk to the north side of the Plaza and check in on the long Palace of the Governors portal.
Checkpoint: Place Jacques-Cartier
Navigate to Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montreal and check in on the cobblestoned square.
Checkpoint: San Miguel Mission
Walk south across the Santa Fe River to San Miguel Mission on Old Santa Fe Trail and check in at the entrance.
Checkpoint: Santa Fe Plaza
Navigate to the Santa Fe Plaza in the historic centre and check in by the obelisk in the middle.
Hockey rink reaction
Montrealers love their Habs. Find a hockey rink, a Habs flag, a Bell Centre sign or a kid's street game and take a group photo celebrating as if the Habs just scored.
Local Montrealer tip
Convince a local Montrealer to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.
Local Santa Fean tip
Convince a local Santa Fe resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.
Montreal finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Montreal spot and take an amazing closing group photo. À la prochaine!
Montreal kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typical Montreal backdrop (a cobblestone street, a fleur-de-lis flag, a colourful Plateau staircase) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.
Old Montreal terrasse pose
Find one of the cafe terrasses on Place Jacques-Cartier and take a group photo at a table, with the square and the old buildings stretching behind you.
Plaza obelisk circle
Form a circle around the central obelisk on the Plaza and take a group photo from above (one team member stands on a bench or step) so the obelisk anchors the shot.
Portal artisan portrait
Under the long portal of the Palace of the Governors, Pueblo and Navajo artisans sell handmade silver, turquoise and pottery directly to visitors. Ask permission and take a respectful photo of an artisan's display (or buy a small piece).
Public art jump
Montreal's public art is everywhere (the orange spires in Parc des Compositeurs, the murals on Saint-Laurent, the Ring at Place Ville-Marie). Find a piece and take a group jump photo in front of it.
Red or green chile taste
In Santa Fe the official state question is "red or green?". Order a New Mexico classic (chile relleno, enchiladas, breakfast burrito) and take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time. Christmas-style (half and half) earns bonus points.
Saint-Denis terrasse cheers
Find a terrasse on rue Saint-Denis or Saint-Laurent, order maple-something or a Quebec craft beer and take a group toast photo. Santé!
Santa Fe finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Santa Fe spot (an adobe wall at golden hour, a courtyard, the Plaza after dusk) and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from the oldest capital in America!
Santa Fe kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a classic Santa Fe backdrop (an adobe wall, a string of dried red chile ristras, a turquoise window frame) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.
Skyline pointing pose
From the Mount Royal belvedere: take a group photo with the Montreal skyline spread behind the team and one person pointing at a famous building (the Olympic Stadium, Place Ville-Marie, the cross on the mountain).
Smoked-meat sandwich bite
The Montreal smoked-meat sandwich is a religion. Find Schwartz's, the Main or any deli and order one for the table. Take a group photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time.
Trivia: Highest state capital
Santa Fe is the highest state capital in the US by elevation. Approximately how many feet above sea level does it sit (within 100)?
Trivia: Loretto staircase turns
The mysterious spiral staircase in Loretto Chapel rises 20 feet to the choir loft. How many full turns does it make as it rises?
Trivia: Montreal founded
Montreal was founded by the French as a missionary settlement in what year (one year off is fine)?
Trivia: Mountain naming
The mountain at the centre of Montreal is the source of the city's name. Which explorer named it Mont Royal in 1535?
Trivia: San Miguel built
San Miguel Mission is widely cited as the oldest church in the continental United States. In what year was it originally built?
Trivia: Santa Fe founded
Pedro de Peralta laid out the Spanish colonial town of Santa Fe and made it the capital. In what year?