Fishy Business

Offered by

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Last updated on

Monday, December 23rd, 2024

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Investigate the ways natural resources can move from local to global in Fishy Business! Communities depend on their members to be good citizens. Part of good citizenship involves understanding and managing natural resources in a sustainable manner. Tour our Canning Line to understand changes in food preservation, learn about how fish are adapted to their habitats, and play a game to see an example of how fisheries are managed.

Big Ideas

Communities include many different roles requiring many different skills.

Strong communities are the result of being connected to family and community and working together toward common goals.

Communities include many different roles requiring many different skills.

Strong communities are the result of being connected to family and community and working together toward common goals.

Communities include many different roles requiring many different skills.

Strong communities are the result of being connected to family and community and working together toward common goals.

Communities include many different roles requiring many different skills.

Strong communities are the result of being connected to family and community and working together toward common goals.

Family and community relationships can be a source of support and guidance when solving problems and making decisions.

Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities.

Local actions have global consequences, and global actions have local consequences.

People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.

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

COVID Precautions

At the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, we remain vigilant in keeping our location healthy and safe for visitors and employees. With that in mind, we ask attendees to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of a communicable disease, (for example, fever and/or chills, recent onset of coughing, diarrhea), and where symptoms are present please remain at home. Do not hesitate to contact our Education Programs Coordinator if rescheduling is necessary.

Trip Details

City:

Richmond

For Grades:

1, 2, 3, 4

Months Available:

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

Days Offered:

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: