Education Programs

A world of opportunity to explore and learn awaits you at Fort William Historical Park year-round!

Fort William Historical Park offers extraordinary educational opportunities for learners of all ages. Our cross-curricular education programs offer immersive experiential and sensory activities to engage your students in a memorable learning experience.

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Step into the past and get connected to the people, ideas and artifacts of Fort William with unforgettable hands-on experiences that will motivate and inspire! Choose from our wide selection of programs or let us create a custom program just for you. Take an educational journey to the stars at the David Thompson Astronomical Observatory! We offer quality educational experiences year-round that highlight the many wonders of space as well as our cultural heritage.

Our programs are designed to meet the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and cover a variety of topics, including:

• Indigenous Studies, focusing on Anishinaabe culture, traditions and language
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), from both Indigenous and European perspectives
• Social studies, History and Geography
• The Arts
• Health and Physical education, and
• Food and nutrition.

Download our new Education Program Guide

Virtual and in-person programs are currently available. Request a booking online, call (807) 473-2344, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for more information or to make a booking.