Immigration Nation

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Last updated on

Monday, July 27th, 2026

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Learn about past and present immigration policies while discovering the history of Vancouver through the decades: 1900-1970s. Modelled on the points-based system, explore the Vancouver History Galleries through a scavenger hunt. Students examine suitcases inspired by real immigrants’ stories, including a new story featuring a local Japanese Canadian family. This program focuses on who immigrates and why, the quality of life for new immigrants over the decades, and immigrants’ contributions to Vancouver.

Big Ideas

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

Canadian institutions and government reflect the challenge of our regional diversity.

Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.

Trip Details

City:

Vancouver

For Grades:

5, 6

Months Available:

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

Days Offered:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

10:00 am, 12:00 pm

Duration:

Half Day minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Yes

Also Offered For:

Daycamps, Guides, Homeschool, Scouts

Packages Provided:

Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

$280 per class. One adult free per ten students. Minimum ratio of one chaperone for every ten students.

Additional Notes

Make a day of it! Combine this program with either a self-guided tour of our exhibits or a monumental scavenger hunt activity, discovering Vanier Park's outdoor monuments and art installations.

Want to learn more about Immigration? Book our exclusive online school program A Seat at the Table. Discover Chinese immigrants’ stories from MOV’s A Seat at the Table exhibition. Reflect on the diversity of their experience in BC, the challenges they faced, their resilience, and their pursuit of justice.

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