Fraser River Discovery Centre
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Address788 Quayside DriveNew Westminster, British Columbia V3M 6Z6 Canada Website |
General ContactReception Desk604 521-8401 604 521-9401 |
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Our Field Trips
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This self-guided visit through the Plants Alive! exhibit includes a giant puzzle, sorting challenge, and an activity booklet to guide students in their botanical investigations. Conclude your visit with a Bill Nye the Science Guy "Plants" video in the Canyon Theatre. Plan 45 minutes for the gallery tour and 30 minutes for the movie. FRDC volunteers will be in the gallery to assist with your visit.
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Students are introduced to nonpoint source pollution using an interactive model of the Fraser River estuary. While exploring the experiences and efforts of those who raised awareness for sustainability, students discover the health of the Fraser River is in their hands.
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Students become archaeologists as they dig through through the sands of our mock-excavation, uncovering artifacts that reflect BC's rich history. Students visit the FRDC trading post to discover the value of Aboriginal and European trade goods.
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Come face to face with the White Sturgeon, a living dinosaur that calls the Fraser River its home. Explore the anatomy, life history and ecology of this unique and endangered fish. Find out about the threats and current conservation efforts facing this amazing animal.
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Get up close and personal with a shadow living deep in the Fraser: the White Sturgeon. Discover the life of these elusive animals through songs, puppets, real-life specimens and a fun felt storyboard. This program focuses on the life cycle, anatomy and habitat of these amazing fish.
