Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site of Canada

Learning Experiences

Educational activities
At the interpretation kiosk
© Parks Canada/ J. Boulet-Groulx

Various educational activities are offered by reservation for school groups or children's groups (scouts, daycares, etc.).


Jean-Baptiste « The Voyageur »

Educational activities
The jalopy and song of Jean-Baptiste the voyager!
© Parks Canada / J. Boulet-Groulx

Meet a colourful adventurer, who will draw you into his way of life in the days of the fur trade and discover more about his unusual costume.

Clientele: 2nd and 3rd cycle of elementary school
Length: 45 minutes
Maximum group size: 50 students
Fees: 2.90 $


Clio on the Voyageurs' route

Educational activities
A skit on the fur trade after Clio's story
© Parks Canada / J. Boulet-Groulx

Story told by an owl who shares a trip through the world of the fur trade with a group of Voyageurs. Open a package to discover 1001 secrets.

Clientele: 1st cycle of elementary school
Length: 30 minutes
Maximum group size: 50 students
Fees: 2.90 $


Amik the Beaver and his Friends

Educational activities
Which fur animal are we talking about?
© Parks Canada / J. Boulet-Groulx

Children will be invited to touch, feel and play to discover the wonderful and mysterious world of Amik the beaver. Interactive animation on the way of life of the beaver and other forest animals.

Clientele: 1st and 2nd cycle of elementary school
Length: 30 minutes
Maximum group size: 50 students
Fees: 2.90 $


The secrets of the Earth

The secrets of the earth
The secrets of the earth
© Parks Canada

Visit-game of the Obadjiwan exposition. Animation about archeology: types of objects, their time period, methods, etc. How do archeologists work?

Clientele: 2nd and 3rd cycle of elementary school
Length: 45 minutes
Maximum group size: 50 students
Fees: 2.90 $


Discovery walk

Educational activities
The meeting point of the voyagers
© Parks Canada

Guided walk on the outside site. Discover 11 historical scenographies representing the various buildings at the trading post, their functions, space organization and the way of life associated with the fur trade.

Legend and magic of the “Enchanted Forest”

Clientele: Everyone
Length: 1 hour
Maximum group size: 50 students
Fees: 2.90 $