Now here is a creative approach to historical education! In this all-day program, students “live” the life of a voyageur by donning simple costumes, eating authentic food and paddling a 26’ Voyageur Canoe under the guidance of an historical persona. In the winter, students experience the thrill of being part of a student-powered dog team. Students sing French-Canadian songs, listen to stories and participate in an unforgettable adventure from Canada’s past.
Social Studies Curriculum Links *
Heritage and Identity:
- Grade 5 – Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans prior to 1713, in What Would Eventually Become Canada
- Grade 6 – Communities in Canada, Past and Present
Season Availability
Fall, Winter, Spring
Program Location
Kawartha Outdoor Education Centre
Douro-Dummer, ON
** Curriculum links for this program are based on "The Ontario Curriculum, Social Studies, Grades 1-6"
Feel free to contact us about modifying programs to suit older or younger students.
