How We Lived-Immigration Stories (Gr 4-6)

Offered by

Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site

Last updated on

Friday, August 1st, 2025

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Step into the shoes of a history detective to discover the diverse experiences of immigrants who tried to make Steveston their home. Students will explore four historical houses through a scavenger hunt in the first half of the program. After a short break, the adventure continues with an immersive activity where each group delves into a unique immigrant story. Armed with historical documents and fascinating artifacts like a typewriter, a radio or a washboard, students will piece together the narrative of their chosen immigrant group and uncover how settlers from different countries faced different challenges to build their new home.

Big Ideas

Demographic changes in North America created shifts in economic and political power.

Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.

Media sources can both positively and negatively affect our understanding of important events and issues.

Trip Details

City:

Richmond

For Grades:

4, 5, 6

Months Available:

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

Days Offered:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Times Offered:

9:30 am, 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:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Guides, Homeschool, Scouts

Packages Provided:

Both Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Packages

Fee Details

Fee Notes:

$160 per class with a maximum of 30 students per class. We can accommodate 2 classes at the same time.

Cancellations require two weeks’ notice for a full refund. We will charge 50% of the fee for cancellations made less than two weeks & 100% of the fee for failure to attend the program without notice.

Additional Notes

Program is 120 min (with a 10 min break)

Make a day of it! Combine How We Lived with Britannia Boatbuilder for a full-day program at Britannia Shipyards, with a break between sessions.
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Or, Spend the day in Steveston exploring two of BC’s most iconic national historic sites—Britannia Shipyards and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Joint bookings are available for up to four classes with students rotating between the two locations mid-day.
Learn more and book now: Spend the day in Steveston

How We Lived-Immigration Stories (Gr 4-6)

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