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.

Download the brochure (PDF, 782 Ko) to find out more about the complete school programs offered at the National Historic Sites in Quebec.

“A trip to Montebello” guided tour

Suggested content: students will learn more about the magnificent Manoir of Louis-Joseph Papineau, an important political figure in the 19th century, and about the evolution of various modes of transportation during this pivotal era.

First part of the visit (length: 45 minutes)

• Interior and exterior exploration of the manor to discover bourgeois life, culture, fashions and the art of “etiquette”

Second part of the visit (length: 45 minutes)

• Group games to discover the various modes of transportation and the importance of the Ottawa River, an essential waterway that was vital to life in the 19th century

Target groups: grades 3 to 6 of elementary school, and high school (this tour can be adapted for high school students)

Languages: English and French

Length of visit: 90 minutes in total (including two 45-minute parts)

Location: 500A, Notre-Dame Street, Montebello (Quebec) J0V 1L0

Period: May to June and September to October

Fees: see costs per student in the Fees section.

Reservations et information: book by email at papineau@pc.gc.ca or by phone at 819-423-6965.

Facilities: free parking, outdoor picnic area with tables and accessible restrooms. See Plan your visit for details.

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 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: please send an email to papineau@pc.gc.ca or call 819-423-6965.

2024-2025 program: see the Online school workshops page.