BC Field Trips

Cannery Stories

Offered by

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Last updated on

Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Explore the diverse work experiences and social challenges of Cannery workers from around the world in Cannery Stories.

Early cannery workers faced discrimination based on race and gender inside and outside of the canneries. These workers fought that discrimination through various means, including letter writing, suing the government, volunteering in their communities, and acting as allies.

Discover the jobs of several cannery workers through a tour of our Canning Line, and learn more about the challenges of one worker in our Cannery Store.

Big Ideas

The pursuit of valuable natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people, and communities of Canada.

Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.

Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.

Trip Details

City:

Richmond

For Grades:

4, 5

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm

Duration:

See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

See Additional Notes.

Offered In French:

Yes

Also Offered For:

Other

Packages Provided:

No Packages Provided

Fee Details

Cost Per Student:

$7.75

Fee Notes:

1 Free Adult (teacher or parent chaperone) for every 5 paid students // Free Parking at our site // Free lunch space for up to 40 students if needed // CANCELLATION FEES APPLY IF CANCELLED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF BOOKING.

Additional Notes

The Cannery Stories program is 1hr 45 minutes long and we can accommodate 2 classes (30 students) per time slot. We customize our programs to meet your grade level and learning objectives. Please contact us for special requests and questions.