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On the Forbidden Vancouver Tour you’ll explore Gastown, our city’s oldest neighbourhood. In the late 1910s our Province experimented with prohibition, meaning the sale of alcohol was banned. Enterprising criminals began to make money “bootlegging,” making and selling liquor illegally to a thirsty population. Even some government officials couldn’t resist the temptation to make a quick buck trafficking liquor.

As illegal drinking dens started to pop up throughout the city, the VPD formed a “Dry Squad” to hunt down bootleggers. Eventually mob boss Joe Celona had risen to the top of the city’s underworld, with even the Chief of Police on his payroll. Fighting for prohibition were the temperance union, a patchwork social movement formed by religious leaders, suffragists who wanted the vote for women, business owners, and many in the general population worried about the huge extent of alcohol abuse in Canada in the years leading up to prohibition, and particularly in Vancouver.

Many people of colour and particularly indigenous communities were brutally targeted under prohibition law, which was used by authorities to exert control over marginalized people. While prohibition was eventually repealed, it sadly remained in place for decades in the case of indigenous people. 

Once prohibition came into force south of the border, enterprising sailors made a fortune smuggling liquor down the West Coast in a practice known as “rum-running.” Vancouver’s Reifel family ran the largest rum running operation and would end up one of the country’s richest families. The Canadian government was even in on the act, charging an “export duty” on every case of liquor that left the country.

Discover all this and more on the Forbidden Vancouver Tour! A unique field trip for students from Grade 7 – University.

  • Duration – 2 hours
  • Start point – Outside Monaco Cafe at 356 Water Street
  • End point – Maple Tree Square, Gastown
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How does the symphony orchestra actually work? Who is the mysterious student taking notes behind the harp? The perfect blend of entertainment and education, Compose Yourself helps kids discover the instruments of the orchestra and how you actually put a symphony together. Jess Shead makes a behind the scenes visit to the Orpheum. This made-for-video adaptation features lots of opportunities to get to know the instruments of the orchestra, and the wonderful people who play them!

 

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45
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Dig deeper into photosynthesis with our 2-hour, fully indoor Forest Lab program. Students will be scientists-for-a-day and will investigate leaf pigments and stomata of native deciduous and evergreen shrubs. Through a chromatography experiment and viewing leaf stomata with microscopes they will determine if our hypotheses are scientifically supported.

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Life in the Trenches (grades 4-12) Tour a CPR station and reflect on the impact of WWI and life in the trenches. Visit the Centennial McKnight Trench under construction on the Museum grounds. A tour of the Centennial McKnight trench is included and dependent on conditions. Activities include scavenger hunt and writing a letter about life in the ‘trenches’. This 75 minute program engages and develops the students abilities to reflect on difficult times and the sacrifices that soldiers made for Canada. Activities and discussions bring awareness of the roles and impact WWI had on the soldiers and our community.

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75
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4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Have you ever wondered what it takes for an animal to survive in its habitat? Join a Surrey Nature Centre program leader to explore how animals adapt to their habitats with a special focus on one of Surrey’s top predators, the coyote.

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Through games and exploration your students will learn the different parts of a tree (and their functions), who the 'forest friends' are that help our trees thrive, and what all trees need to survive.

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Explore the diverse flora of our Garden on a walking tour through our many gardens, such as our expansive Asian Garden, Garry Oak Meadow, Food Garden, Alpine Garden, Physic Garden, and B.C. Rainforest Garden! In our 80 acres of unique plants from all over the world, we provide place-based learning that easily matches the new curriculum and gives your students an experience to remember. 

To book, please visit our website at: https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/learn/field-trips/

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Activity Day Trips

Treat your class or group to a full day of outdoor adventure with Camp Jubilee’s popular Activity Day Trips. With 10 engaging options to choose from—including archery, voyageur canoeing, slingshots, beach study, shelter building, orienteering, and team building—students stay active while learning new skills, building confidence, and strengthening connections.

Our Standard Day Trip includes three guided activities and a nutritious lunch, with one free teacher for every 12 students. Groups looking for even more adventure can upgrade to the Extended Day Trip, which adds a campfire program and the chance for students ages 10+ to try kayaking.

Every trip includes round-trip boat transportation from Cates Park, North Vancouver, making it easy for schools to enjoy a seamless and unforgettable outdoor experience.

Professional Development Day Retreats
Swap the staff room for the shoreline and spend your Pro-D Day surrounded by nature. Camp Jubilee’s Professional Development Day Retreats offer educators the perfect blend of inspiration and relaxation. Enjoy up to three guided outdoor activities, a catered lunch, and access to indoor or outdoor meeting spaces to connect, collaborate, or simply unwind.

With boat transportation from Cates Park included, your team can enjoy a refreshing, hassle-free retreat that sparks creativity and builds stronger bonds.

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Camp Jubilee’s multi-day Outdoor School programs offer an inspiring place to learn, discover and play! By combining excellent outdoor programming with great food and comfortable lodging, we can create an outdoor experience that leaves students with amazing memories and a new interest in exploring nature. With BC’s education curriculum of Big Ideas and Core Competencies, Camp Jubilee’s Outdoor School programs incorporate the importance of physical activity and learning by doing. Our programs are completely customizable and we work to help you achieve your learning goals.

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BMSC is currently closed to visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will not accept clients until April 1, 2021, at the earliest.

Currently, though, we are offering virtual field trips through out BMSC Live! program. These are delivered through Zoom and cover many of our regular field trip topics: including, but not limited to Marine Invertebrate Diversity, Oceanography, intertidal ecology, Plankton studies, Seaweeds, and more! 

Check out our website for more details:
http://www.bamfieldmsc.com/education/educators/bmsc-live-virtual-experie...

Hands-on immersion learning experiences packed with field trips to beaches, boat trips, experimentation and observations in the laboratory, and presentations about marine science. Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre is a world-renowned teaching and research facility on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Our award-winning programs have inspired and engaged students for decades.

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Discover the subtle signs of autumn and spring in the Richmond Nature Park with a naturalist-led guided walk that covers touch, scent, sound and sight, and a visit to the Nature House. This is an out trip for preschool and elementary classes. Registration is open from August to June.

More information: https://www.richmond.ca/__shared/assets/Seasonal_School_Programs75301.pdf 

Nature Park school programs are very popular so please register early to avoid disappointment.

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75
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K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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What can the story of Delta’s Chinatown reveal about enduring issues in Canadian history? Using archaeological and archival evidence from Delta’s Chinatown, students will explore the legacy of Canada’s policies and treatment of Chinese immigrants.

Education Kits provide your students the opportunity to explore primary source materials in the classroom. Our kits include a teacher’s manual, lesson plans, student activity sheets, archival documents and artifacts, and program materials.

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Did you know that many amphibians call Langley home? Students learn all about amphibian lifecycles, adaptations, habitats, and frog friendly behaviour through interactive discussions and fun games. 

LEPS workshops take place in YOUR CLASSROOM in LANGLEY, ABBOTSFORD or SURREY school districts.

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75
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K, 1, 2, 3, 4
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From towering forests to sandy seashores, regional parks are filled with fun, hands-on learning environments. Park interpreters lead field trips outdoors for about 2 hours. Students are engaged in discovery, activities and games related to the topic. 

Our programs meet various curricula, from science to physical activity and more. Let us know how we can meet your learning objectives when you book.

Our calendar fills quickly, we suggest you submit a field trip request as soon as booking opens for the entire school year.  Please visit: Regional Parks for Schools | Metro Vancouver to book an exciting regional park field trip today!

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From towering forests to sandy seashores, regional parks are filled with fun, hands-on learning environments. Park interpreters lead field trips outdoors for about 2 hours. Students are engaged in discovery, activities and games related to the topic. 

Our programs meet various curricula, from science to physical activity and more. Let us know how we can meet your learning objectives when you book.

Our calendar fills quickly, we suggest you submit a field trip request as soon as booking opens for the entire school year.  Please visit: Regional Parks for Schools | Metro Vancouver to book an exciting regional park field trip today!

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