Metro Vancouver
Our Trips
A class tour, led by a Metro Vancouver wastewater operations team member, to discover the complex story of wastewater collection and treatment in our region.
Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant treats 26 billion litres of wastewater annually. The plant provides secondary treatment to wastewater from about 172,000 residents in the western part of Richmond.
Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant treats 32 billion liters of wastewater annually. The plant provides primary treatment to wastewater from about 180,000 residents in the District of West Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and the District of North Vancouver.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Tour for Schools | Metro Vancouver
On this engaging tour, students discover how technology and a skilled team combine to operate the Vancouver Landfill – where 70% of Metro Vancouver’s waste is received annually. Students will get to know the Zero Waste Centre, the Composting Facility, the ‘active face’ of the landfill, and how landfill gas is captured and upgraded to renewable natural gas quality.
Vancouver Landfill Facility Tour for Schools | Metro Vancouver
Introduce students to Metro Vancouver’s watersheds through an engaging, curriculum connected, in-class program facilitated by a watershed educator, who brings the watersheds to you. A mix of thinking and movement-based activities will keep students engaged in a fun and memorable way as we explore where our drinking water comes from, water use, sustainability, and what makes watershed ecosystems important.
Welcome to the Watersheds In-Class Program | Metro Vancouver
From towering forests to sandy seashores, regional parks are filled with fun, hands-on learning environments. Park interpreters lead field trips outdoors for about 2 hours. Students are engaged in discovery, activities and games related to the topic.
Our programs meet various curricula, from science to physical activity and more. Let us know how we can meet your learning objectives when you book.
Our calendar fills quickly, we suggest you submit a field trip request as soon as booking opens for the entire school year. Please visit: Regional Parks for Schools | Metro Vancouver to book an exciting regional park field trip today!
From towering forests to sandy seashores, regional parks are filled with fun, hands-on learning environments. Park interpreters lead field trips outdoors for about 2 hours. Students are engaged in discovery, activities and games related to the topic.
Our programs meet various curricula, from science to physical activity and more. Let us know how we can meet your learning objectives when you book.
Our calendar fills quickly, we suggest you submit a field trip request as soon as booking opens for the entire school year. Please visit: Regional Parks for Schools | Metro Vancouver to book an exciting regional park field trip today!
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