Neighbourhood Kit: Lower Lonsdale OR Lynn Valley

Last updated on
Monday, July 13th, 2026
Experience type: 
Outreach Boxes
Program Description

Through a series of three walking experiences that engage the senses and imagination and integrate the First Peoples Principles of Learning, students will come to a holistic understanding of Lynn Valley or Lower Lonsdale as a place. The histories of these neighbourhoods from time immemorial to the present are highlighted, using the underlying concept of respect—for each other, the land that we are on, and the knowledge shared. These are larger kits that can be used as an entire unit. The kit rental includes a 30-minute virtual Coast Salish traditional opening ceremony. For grades 2-7.

Big Ideas
  • Individuals have rights and responsibilities as global citizens.
  • Indigenous knowledge is passed down through oral history, traditions, and collective memory.
  • Indigenous societies throughout the world value the well-being of the self, the land, spirits, and ancestors.
  • Learning about indigenous peoples nurtures multicultural awareness and respect for diversity.
  • People from diverse cultures and societies share some common experiences and aspects of life.
  • Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation, which continues to shape Canada’s identity.
  • Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.
  • Geographic conditions shaped the emergence of civilizations.
  • Trip Details
    For Grades: 
    2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Days Offered: 
    Duration: 
    See notes. minutes unless otherwise stated.
    Maximum Students: 
    Offered In French: 
    No
    Also Offered For: 
    Daycamps, ESL, Guides, Homeschool, Other, Scouts
    Packages Provided: 
    No Packages Provided
    Fee Details
    Fee Notes: 

    Classroom Education Kits are free to borrow, thanks to our sponsors, however a $30 fee will apply for kits that are damaged or returned late.

    Additional Notes

    There is no limit to how many classes you can introduce to these kits, however the maximum rental period for each is 3 weeks.