Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site of Canada

The Legend of Grinch the Elf

Grouchy the Elf
© Parks Canada / Maurice Dunberry / 2000

Objectives:

The program permits children to understand the principal characters in Coteau-du-Lac history.

Activities:

• A Legendary History. Grinch, the grumpy elf and privileged witness to the changes that have taken place at Coteau-du-Lac, recites his story to children.
• Hey Ho! An amiable competition of tug-of-war helps children to remember the labours of the boatmen.
• During This Time ... The fort, its remains and the octogonal blockhouse are all part of a discovery trail.
• The Apprentice Lock Keepers . The children discover how a lock works.

Competencies:

1. To compare places and social phenomena here and elsewhere, from past and the present;
2. To recognize some characteristics of the social organization of a group;
3. To explore places here and elsewhere, from the past and the present.

• Once Upon a Ship
• The Adventurers of the Lost and Found Objects
• Ding-Dong! It's the Museum Calling !
• Programs for Secondary 2 and 4
• Day Camp