Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada

School Programs

Grades K-3: Communities in the Fur Trade

Look for clues of how children could contribute to family life in the Servants’ Quarters.
© Parks Canada/C. Hildebrand 2011

Imagine being part of the Robertson family for a day as you explore a real 1800s fur trade community. Your father is a boat builder, your mother is a highly respected Aboriginal woman from a neighbouring village. Look for clues of how children could contribute to family life at the fort. Roll a barrel, meet the blacksmith, learn to waltz, and discover how the First Nations and Hudson’s Bay Company communities met each others’ needs.

Learning Objectives

• Identify cultural similarities and differences
• Identify changes that can occur in communities over time

Schedule

• Availability: September to June
• Program Length: 2 hours
• Mon-Thur: 10 am–noon & 12:30–2:30 pm
• Flexible Fri: 9:30–11:30 am & noon–2 pm

Fees

• Youth: $3.90
• One adult (including teachers and parent chaperones) per five students is free.
• Additional adults: $6.55

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