Kindergarten and Cycle 1

Lévis Forts National Historic Site

We offer school programs and activities that can be tailored to your needs. Please contact us for more information or to make a reservation


Spotlight on the fort! (guided tour)

Duration : 60 minutes
Capacity : minimum of 25 students per group

Dressed as soldiers and royal engineers, students are marching along this authentic 19th century detached fort with its impressive casemates, dark tunnels, and underground chambers.


Taking Refuge in the Fort

Duration : 60 minutes
Capacity: minimum of 25 students per group 

The enemy is approaching and the students must fortify their city to protect it! Sandboxes, illustrations, models, all these means allow the guide to briefly explain the evolution of fortifications from the palisade to the fortified cities, through the castles. Afterwards, the students build their own fort with wooden blocks.


Sleuth!

Duration : 60 minutes
Capacity: maximum de 100 students 

Students join teams of sleuths and go on a quest to discover all the parts of Fort Number One! With plans and drawings of the fort in hand, they will have to have a very good sense of observation and compete with the other spy teams for speed.


Dates

These activities are available between May 6 and June 21 and between August 26 and October 14, depending on availability. Please contact us for more information.
Phone: 418-835-5182
Email: reservations.fortifications@pc.gc.ca

Price

Parks Canada is pleased to offer free admission for youth at our parks and sites, however regular fees still apply for other experiences and services, such as school programs and guided tours.

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Details
  • Location: Fort No.1 in Lévis
  • Duration: 60 minutes per activity
  • Ideal for: Kindergarten andElementary school - 1st cycle
  • Languages: These activities are offered in English and in French
  • Reservations: Reservations are required for these activities.
  • Capacity: We will be happy to discuss with you and to offer solutions that meet your needs, depending on availability and school programs offered at our other national historic sites. Do not hesitate to contact us at 418-835-5182 or at reservations.fortifications@pc.gc.ca for more information.
  • Additional note(s): Lunch area available (inside or outside), based on availability and upon reservation
Reservations

Reservations required for school groups. Please contact us for more information and/or to make a reservation. 
Phone : 418-835-5182
Email : reservations.fortifications@pc.gc.ca  

Travel trade
  • Ideal for: Kindergarten and Elementary school - 1st cycle
  • Duration: 60 minutes per activity
  • Languages: These activities are offered in English and in French
  • Reservations: Reservations are required for these activities.
  • Capacity: We will be happy to discuss with you and to offer solutions that meet your needs, depending on availability and school programs offered at our other national historic sites. Do not hesitate to contact us at 418-835-5182 or at reservations.fortifications@pc.gc.ca for more information.

Grant

Experiences offered by Parks Canada are part of the culture and education resource directory. Financial support from the Government of Québec can be provided. For further information, please refer to the  Répertoire culture-éducation du Ministère de la Culture et des Communications Website (French) or contact your school administration.

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