CHILDREN’S FARM LIFE

Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Experience a day working on our farm, in our garden and with our farm animals, as the farmers share their knowledge about 19th century farming.

Curriculum Links: Health & Physical Education, Science & Technology
Grade Suitability: 1+
Availability: September to October, May to June
Length: 1.5 hours
Cost (+HST): $6 per student

COOKING WITH CHEMISTRY

Cooking in the fur trade was the very essence of chemistry. Learn how bake ovens function, the cooking temperature of various foods, different cooking methods, such as oil and heat, and various ingredients, such as leavening agents. All showcase chemistry in delicious ways!

Curriculum Links: Math, Science & Technology
Grade Suitability: 4+
Availability: September to June
Length: 1.5 hours
Cost (+HST): $6 per student

HISTORY ON THE MENU

This hands-on culinary workshop is fun and informative! Learn about the diets of the Anishinaabe, Europeans and French-Canadians during the fur trade. Roll-up your sleeves and cook period recipes over an open fire or in the historic bake oven. At the end of the session, enjoy a sampling of all prepared recipes!

Curriculum Links: Health & Physical Education
Grade Suitability: 6+
Availability: September to June
Length: 2 hours
Cost (+HST): $9 per student

FURS OF THE FUR TRADE

Discover the animals that were important to the fur trade from the perspectives of the North West Company’s fur traders and the Anishinaabe hunters and trappers. Learn which furs were valued for fashion or winter survival, and why. Examine the skulls of these animals to learn about their anatomy, behaviours, diets, and habitats!

Curriculum Links: Science & Technology, Social Studies, History & Geography
Grade Suitability: Virtual – JK-3, in-person – 2+
Availability: Virtual – year-round, in-person – September to June
Length: 1 hour
Cost (+HST): $120 per class (virtual), $6 per student (in-person)