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 sciences concepts to life in a stimulating learning environment.

 

On-site activity

School Program: “Defending History” guided tour

Suggested content: students will learn more about the history of this authentic fortification and its strategic position.

• A circuit of four animated activities with an optional extra outdoor rally
• Presentation of the seigneurial system
• Observation and manipulation of artifacts left by human groups who have frequented or occupied the site over time
• Presentation of the daily life of garrisoned soldiers during New France
• Presentation of the stone and wooden forts
• Explanation of the strategic position on the banks of the Richelieu River

Target groups: grades 3 and 4 of elementary school

Languages: English and French

Length of visit: 2 hours or 3 hours (with the extra outdoor rally)

Location: 2, rue de Richelieu, Chambly, QC J3L 2B9

Period: April to June and September to October

Fees: see costs per student in the Fees section.

Reservations and information: book by email at fortchambly@pc.gc.ca or by phone at 450-658-1585.

Facilities: free parking with space for buses, outdoor picnic area with tables, indoor luncheon area (reservation required), wheelchair lift and accessible restrooms. See Plan your visit for details.

Pre-tour preparation (optional):

• Listen to and analyze the song Fort Chambly, performed by Corsaire, with your students. Make sure you download the related in-class preparatory activity. (PDF, 5 MB) ) before listening. You can also download the lyrics (in French only) (PDF, 86 KB) or the score(PDF, 149 KB). (French only).
• If you're also participating in the outdoor rally (optional), download and print copies of the student guide « Let's move in the Park! » (PDF, 1.1 MB) and the answers (PDF, 674 KB).

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).

 

In-class activities

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.

Other school programs to discover

Many sites offer educational programs in Quebec: Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site, The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site, Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site, Manoir Papineau National Historic Site, Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site, and Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site.