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Browse Education Programs

Walking through Time

Step back in time and explore Fort William in this interactive tour, led by one of the people who lived and worked around Fort William. Learn the business of the North West Company and visit some of the interesting places that made Fort William the hinge of a global empire! Customized tours highlighting specific themes can be requested at the time of booking.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Social Studies, History & Geography

 

Grade Suitability:

Virtual: JK–3

In-person: 2+

Availability:

Virtual: Year-round

In-person: September to June

Length:

Virtual: 45 minutes

In-person: 1.5 hours

Cost (+HST):

Virtual: $120 per class

In-person: $6 per student

Snowshoeing

Examine different styles of snowshoes and their design features. Then strap on a pair and try out the most common form of winter transportation invented by Indigenous Peoples. Complimentary hot chocolate included.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Social Studies, History & Geography

 

Grade Suitability: 3+

Availability: December to March (dependent on snow accumulation)

Length: 1.5 hours

Cost (+HST): $6 per student

Playing with Time

Life was “work hard, play hard” during the fur trade. Learn about the history and importance of recreation and leisure activities by participating in various games from Anishinaabe, French-Canadian and Scottish cultures.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Social Studies, History & Geography

 

Grade Suitability: 1+

Availability: September to June

Length: 1.5 hours

Cost (+HST): $6 per student

Paddling through Time

Embark on an unforgettable adventure on the historic Kaministiquia River in our replica birch bark canoes, guided by expert canoeists. Learn voyageur songs and paddling techniques while enjoying this highly physical activity.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Social Studies, History & Geography

 

Grade Suitability: 4+

Availability: September to October, May to June

Length: 1.5 hours

Cost (+HST): $6 per student

Great Voyageur Challenge

The Fort’s proprietor has a challenge for you! Take part in historic games, races and a tour of Fort William. Activities vary by season.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Social Studies, History & Geography

 

Grade Suitability: 3+

Availability: September to October, January to March, May to June

Length: 2 hours

Cost (+HST): $6 per student

Invisible Energy

Energy is everywhere! The Sun, wind and water all provide energy in different ways. Energy gives us everything our planet needs to grow and change. Join us for an energizing adventure as we generate different kinds of energy such as lightning bolts of electricity, and become energy detectives to uncover where energy is found and why.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Science & Technology
  • The Arts


Grade Suitability: 1–2

Availability: September to October, May to June

Length: 1.5 hours

Cost (+HST): $6 per student

History at Your Fingertips

Examine sewing tools used by Indigenous Peoples before European contact. Barter for craft supplies at Fort William and create traditional crafts to take home. Craft choices include bead work, a dream catcher, a voyageur’s fire bag, a leather ball, and a small medicine bag.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Social Studies, History & Geography
  • The Arts

 

Grade Suitability: 3+

Availability: September to June

Length: 2 hours

Cost (+HST): $6 per student

The Circle of Anishinaabe Life

This experience introduces students to the Anishinaabe, who they are, their importance in history, and their way of life. This experience will focus on the use of music and food to welcome students to the Anishinaabe encampment and their way of life.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Science & Technology
  • Social Studies, History & Geography
  • The Arts

 

Grade Suitability: 3+

Availability: September to June

Length: 2 hours

Cost (+HST): $9 per student

First Nations Traditional Teachings​

A unique cultural experience! Students will be immersed into the traditional and cultural practices of the Anishinaabe. Select from a menu of learning experiences that meet your curriculum requirements, including paddling canoes on the Kaministiquia (May-June), making a traditional craft, learning about Anishinaabe material culture, exploring the forest for wild edibles and medicines, and preparing traditional foods.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Science & Technology
  • Social Studies, History & Geography

Grade Suitability: 6+

Availability: September to June

Length: 2 hours

Cost (+HST): $9 per student

History on the Menu

This hands-on culinary workshop is fun and informative! Learn about the diets of the Anishinaabe, Europeans and French-Canadians during the fur trade. Roll-up your sleeves and cook period recipes over an open fire or in the historic bake oven. At the end of the session, enjoy a sampling of all prepared recipes!

Curriculum Links: 

  • Health & Physical Education

Grade Suitability: 6+

Availability: September, October, April, May June

Length: 2 hours

Cost (+HST): $9 per student

Children's Farm Life

Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Experience a day working on our farm, in our garden and with our farm animals, as the farmers share their knowledge about 19th century farming.

Curriculum Links:

  • Health & Physical Education
  • Science & Technology

 

Grade Suitability: 1+

Availability: September to October, May to June

Length: 1.5 hours

Cost (+HST): $6 per student