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Barkerville Historic Town & Park, situated in BC's central interior on the traditional territories of the Lhtako Dene Nation and Secwépemc Peoples, offers an immersive journey into BC’s gold rush era, with over 125 restored heritage buildings, museums, shops, and engaging living history programs. Declared a National Historic Site in 1924, Barkerville brings to life the story of the 1860s gold rush. Students and teachers can experience gold panning, stagecoach rides, live demonstrations, cultural programs, guided tours, and performances at the Theatre Royal. Barkerville’s 2026 Main Season programming begins on May 30th, and school groups receive a special admission rate, with most programming included except for the theatre, stagecoach, gold panning, and photo studio. Because some programs are very popular and fill quickly, teachers can book ahead and check availability; detailed information on booking, pricing, accommodations, and dining options is available at barkerville.ca/schools. With single day and two day admission rates and rich curriculum aligned activities, Barkerville provides an unforgettable educational journey into BC’s golden beginnings.

How does the geography and ecology of Delta affect its development? Learn how a delta is formed through a live water table demonstration, explore Delta’s four ecosystems through a hands-on activity and complete a thematic TRAIL scavenger hunt.

Salmon undergo a laborious journey to return home to their natal stream. In this outreach program, students will become familiar with salmon migration in the Lower Mainland. They will be introduced to the challenges of salmon during their journey home and how their physical structures are adapted to overcome such obstacles. One of the main challenges addressed is the blockages of the river, which prevent salmon from completing their migration. As such, tools known as fish passes are created to support salmon survival and are monitored through PIT tagging procedures.

Grades: 4-7                          Length: 1 hour                Maximum group size: 30 students

Program Components:

• Learn how salmon migrate up the river and the obstacles they face along the way.
• Discover new technologies and how the design of fishways must be adapted to fish behaviour. 
• Learn about existing fish passages infrastructure and use this to design their own models. 
• Perform biological tests on a model salmon, such as taking measurements and determining characteristics.

For more information, visit our website or email us. 

Online booking form here. 

A class tour, led by a Metro Vancouver wastewater operations team member, to discover the complex story of wastewater collection and treatment in our region.

Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant treats 26 billion litres of wastewater annually. The plant provides secondary treatment to wastewater from about 172,000 residents in the western part of Richmond.

Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant treats 32 billion liters ​​of wastewater annually. The plant provides primary treatment to wastewater from about 180,000 residents in the District of West Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and the District of North Vancouver.​

Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Tour for Schools | Metro Vancouver

New for 2025! - Inspire your students and celebrate diversity through our new Para Sport education program and team building exercises. Students will understand and reflect on the para-athlete experience through participation in Sitting Volleyball and Wheelchair Basketball in an Olympic legacy venue.

Book by email: schools@richmondoval.ca

Book by phone: 604-240-2366

Can’t get here in person? No problem! We bring the museum to you with our Digital Fieldtrips. These live, interactive programs are led by our staff and designed to be inquiry-based, ensuring a dynamic and engaging experience. With two-way interaction, we can see and hear you, and you can see and hear us, making classroom participation both fun and educational.

To participate, you'll need a computer with a camera, a wired high-speed internet connection, and a large screen with sound. Visit the link for details: 

https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/learn/online-learning-programs/digital-field-trips

Leaves, fruits, and rain all fall in the fall! What changes are happening with the plants, animals, and people in the forest as the season of growth turns to the season of rest?