Virtual school program

Acadians crossed the Atlantic by ship.

With Parks Canada, dive you into the ultimate naval battle between France and Great Britain.

Where did the Acadians in the Restigouche area of the Gaspé Peninsula come from? Who are they? And, above all, what did they do in the last naval confrontation between France and Great Britain in July 1760?

Join the experts at the Battle of Restigouche National Historic Site as they answer these questions. You'll be able to learn about the hardships these brave people had to overcome.

You'll discover a resilient people who played a key role in the event that sealed the fate of New France forever!

• Teaching level: Grade 5 and 6
• Teaching subject: Social Sciences
• Work sessions: June 3, 2025, 1:15 pm
• Duration: 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute question period.

Register by email before June 2, 2025 at relationsexternes-externalrelations@pc.gc.ca

In some areas of the park, animals may encounter certain obstacles.

Parks Canada invites you into the heart of nature conservation in Forillon National Park.

What is ecological connectivity? Why is it so important for animals? And how does it apply to protected areas?

Come and meet Forillon National Park’s specialists, who will be happy to answer these questions.

You’ll discover that animals sometimes need to travel very long distances to survive and that it’s important to help them to do so.

• Teaching level: Grades 5 and 6
• Teaching Subjects: Science et technology, Social Sciences
• Work sessions: March 26, 2025 at 1:15 pm
• Duration: 30 minutes followed by a 15-minute question period.

Register by email before March 25, 2024 at relationsexternes-externalrelations@pc.gc.ca