Beginning January 1, 2025, all new bookings for School Programs will be charged at a per-class rather than per-student rate. The cost will be $270.50 for 105-minute programs, and $235.25 for 90-minute programs, for up to 30 students. Any bookings for the 2024-25 school year confirmed by December 31, 2024 will be charged at the current rate of $7.75/student. Book now to lock in your preferred date and the current rate!
Overview
- Programs are available in both in French and in English.
- Programs and tours are offered on weekdays throughout the year.
- Students will be visiting a historic cannery. The programs are held indoors, but the temperature will be similar to the temperature outdoors, and often times cooler.
- Admission is $7.75 per student, taxes included. A minimum of 10 participants is required per program. Note: Program pricing is in the process of being updated for the 2024-2025 school year. Current program pricing will be honoured until updated pricing is approved.
- Receive a 20% discount off your class’ second program when two programs are booked for the same class, on the same day.
- Free parking and an indoor lunch space (up to 50 people) are offered.
- Teachers from within the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley interested in visiting the site prior to a program may book a tour with our Education Programs Coordinator by emailing bookings@gogcannery.org or calling 604 664 9261.
All teachers are eligible to receive 15% off of the My Monster Cannery book. Please ask our Front Desk staff if you are interested in purchasing a copy.
School Programs
Spend a day at Steveston’s national historic sites and let us do the planning! The Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Britannia Shipyards now offer joint bookings for up to four classes (Grades 1-6). Click here for detailed booking instructions, program recommendations, and schedules.
Investigate the ways natural resources can move from local to global in Fishy Business!
Understand the role of salmon as a Cultural Keystone Species for Indigenous Peoples on the West Coast of Canada in Salmon People!
Students investigate how machines work together along a 1930s to 1950s salmon canning line, including a demonstration of the working machines.
Explore the diverse work experiences and social challenges of Cannery workers from around the world in Cannery Stories.
Overview of the historic cannery, including introductory film and full Canning Line tour.
Additional Youth Programs
Day Camps / Out of School Care (ages 6 to 12)
Cannery Quest is a fun and interactive experience for youth 6 to 12. Stepping away from the traditional curriculum-based learning, this program includes: A Journey Through Time (15 minute film), a Canning Line tour, scavenger hunt and games. Students and youth will enjoy being immersed in and engaged by our rich history. (90 minutes)
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