Settling Our Prairie Frontier
Heritage ParkIntroduce your students to the stories of fur traders, Indigenous peoples, and immigrants on Canada's western frontier.
Quick Facts
Format
In-person Field Trip
Cost
$190
Grades
Grade 1, Grade 2
Length
Half day (2–4 hours)
Group Size
Up to 30 students
Language
English
Time of Year
Fall (Sep–Dec), Winter (Jan–Mar), Spring (Apr–Jun)
Setting
Indoor, Outdoor
About This Program
Introduce your students to the stories of fur traders, Indigenous peoples, and early settlers on Canada’s western frontier. Discover how the beaver pelt brought Indigenous groups and Europeans together and how communities developed and grew on the prairies. Taste fresh bannock made on the open hearth in the Hudson’s Bay Company Fur Trading Fort. Visit the original log home of Sam Livingston and his Métis wife Jane to compare home life then and now.
What to Expect
Exploring Heritage Park before or after a school program is not permitted as the Historical 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 ratio; Please contact us for subsidized rates if needed for your school; The program will go forward sun or snow, so please make sure to wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
Curriculum Connections
Please follow the link to see our curriculum connections: https://heritagepark.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Settling-Our-Prairie-Frontier-Grade-Connections.pdf
Subjects
Topics
Accessibility
Physical Accessibility
This program involves walking on unpaved paths. Some of our buildings also have small steps to access. We do spend time outside in potentially snowy conditions. If you have accessibility needs (such as mobility aids, power access requirements, etc.), please let us know at booking.
Neurodiverse Accommodations
Please let us know at booking if you have neurodivergent needs such as but not limited to quiet spaces, communication needs, etc.
How to Book
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