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Across the Sea of Grass
In-person Field Trip
Fee per class
English

Across the Sea of Grass

Heritage Park

Take your class on a journey across Canada to a new home on the "sea of grass"

Quick Facts

Format

In-person Field Trip

Cost

$190

Grades

Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4

Length

Half day (2–4 hours)

Group Size

Up to 30 students

Language

English

Time of Year

Winter (Jan–Mar), Fall (Sep–Dec)

Setting

Outdoor, Indoor

About This Program

Take your class on a journey across Canada to a new home on the “sea of grass.” From the driving of the last spike to the crowded, jostling colonist cars, discover the role the railroad played in settling the “Last, Best West.” Explore the settler’s life by visiting a “soddie,” and the Burnside Ranch House. Students will taste the farming life by learning how to churn butter and sampling the results!

What to Expect

Exploring the Park before or after a school program is not permitted as the Village is closed. The program is designed for a maximum of 30 students along with supervisors. Many of the spaces at Heritage Park are impacted by space restrictions. If your class exceeds 30 students please contact the Education Team to discuss if this accommodation can be made. There is no additional charge for 1:1 supervision support, or those adults coming to supervise within our ratio that you can find on our website. Please contact us for subsidized rates if needed for your school.

Curriculum Connections

Curriculum Connected

Please visit the link to see the curriculum connections for Across the Sea of Grass https://heritagepark.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Across-the-Sea-of-Grass-Grade-Connections.pdf

Subjects

Social Studies
Physical Education & Wellness
Science

Topics

Museum / Gallery
Historical & Cultural
Living History

Accessibility

Physical Accessibility

This program involves climbing up large steps into train cars as well as walking on unpaved paths. If you have accessibility needs (such as mobility aids, power access requirements, etc.), please reach out!

Neurodiverse Accommodations

Please reach out and let us know if you have neurodivergent needs (such as but not limited to quiet spaces, communication needs, etc.).

How to Book

Please follow the booking link below to book.

About the Organization

Heritage Park

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