School programs

Introduce students of different grade levels to educational programs and activities to be held on site or in the classroom.

These programs bring social studies concepts to life in a stimulating learning environment.

Onsite activity

Guided tour tailored to elementary and high school students

Interested in organizing a field trip to Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site? Contact us to discuss your needs.

Suggested content: based on need, students will have the chance to explore this portage site near Montreal, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, which was frequented by Indigenous people, and holds over 7,000 years of history.

• Guided tour to understand the strategic position of this trading and military site
• Presentation and observation of the role of North America's first lock canals, built in 1779 to overcome navigation challenges on the river upstream from Montreal.
• Role-playing and challenges
• Presentation of a soldier's daily life

Languages: English and French

Lieu: 308 A, Chemin du Fleuve, Coteau-du-Lac (Québec) JOP 1BO

Period: available on request only

Fees: see costs per student in the Fees section.

Réservations et informations: book by email at coteau@pc.gc.ca or by phone at 450-763-5631.

Financial support

Experiences offered by Parks Canada are part of the culture and education resource directory (in French only). Financial support from the Government of Québec can be provided. Please refer to the ministère de l’Éducation Website (in French only).

Online workshops

Parks Canada, in collaboration École en réseau, is offering a series of free online workshops throughout the school year for elementary and high school students.

Subjects covered: history, outdoors and nature & heritage conservation.

Registration and full 2024-2025 program: see the Online school workshops section.