BC Field Trips

Cannery Quest

Offered by

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Last updated on

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Learn what it was like to work at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. In this interactive and fun exploration, participants will take a tour of the facilities, watch a film, visit our fish wall, and play an interactive game. This 90-minute program will introduce the people, jobs, and machinery of the cannery.

Big Ideas

Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities.

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.

Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.

Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments.

Economic specialization and trade networks can lead to conflict and cooperation between societies.

Trip Details

City:

Richmond

For Grades:

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Months Available:

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

Days Offered:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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, 2:30 pm, 3:00 pm

Duration:

90 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Yes

Also Offered For:

Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Scouts

Packages Provided:

No Packages Provided

Fee Details

Cost Per Student:

$8.25

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. Minimum booking of 10 students.

Additional Notes

This program is designed for out of school care groups. For curriculum-specific programs, please select an alternate program from our list.