Plan your field trip today and watch your classroom come alive!

Step into history with a field trip to Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ontario and/or Fort Henry in Kingston, Ontario this school year. 

Our living history museums offer immersive experiences that breathe life into the past, allowing your students to engage with history in a hands-on way. From exploring authentic period buildings to participating in interactive demonstrations with costumed interpreters, your students will be transported back in time to experience the sights, sounds, and sensations of life in the 19th century.

Both Fort Henry and Upper Canada Village offer a mix of educational program opportunities, including options appropriate for all grades. With a range of dates available from April to November, teachers can plan visits that align with their academic calendars, ensuring a seamless integration of historical education into their curriculum. 

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Program Offerings
Teacher Access Pass
Program Offerings
Group size is minimum 20 students.

All Grades


Upper Canada Village

Self-Guided Discovery Visits

A visit to Upper Canada Village provides a field study opportunity for students to gather information and formulate questions and compare their lives with life in the 1800s. Students will interact with costumed interpreters to learn about the role of women, men, and children, and how they dealt with challenges like food, shelter, clothing, work, and transportation. Historical trades, horticulture, livestock farming and land use will also be explored. Horse-drawn boat and wagon rides include.

  • All age groups/grades welcome
  • May - September
  • English & French
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Upper Canada Village

Train Ride

Hop on the Miniature Train for a fun and educational ride through Crysler Park. Listen to the bilingual commentary and learn about the important role of the railroad and the St. Lawrence River.

  • All age groups/grades welcome
  • May - September
  • English & French
  • When purchased with Village admission.
  • 20 minutes duration
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Upper Canada Village

NEW! Black History Exhibit Education Program

How can we find out about the challenges, life and accomplishments of the local Black community in Upper Canada in the 1860’s? Through a guided tour, quizzes and activities, students uncover the untold stories of 19th century Black community members and discuss their legacy and contributions. Students are also introduced to the history of Black Canadians, from colonization to the 1960s. Aligned with multiple aspects of the Ontario curriculum.

  • Ages 11 to 15 | Grades 6 to 9
  • May - September
  • English & French (dependent on availability)
  • 1 hour duration
  • Only available as an addition to the Self-Guided Discovery Visit.
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Upper Canada Village

NEW! Battle of Crysler’s Farm Education Program

What was the Battle of Crysler’s Farm and how is it connected to the War of 1812? In this program, engaging and knowledgeable staff provide an interactive program that explores the people, reasons, and consequences of this pivotal battle. Through exploring art, maps, videos, and displays, students delve into the history of the Battle of Crysler’s Farm. Included is a visit to the top of the Battle of Crysler's Farm Monument to see the submerged site of the battle and compare the landscape to the one the soldiers would have experienced. Aligned with multiple aspects of the Ontario curriculum.

  • Ages 11 to 15 | Grades 6 to 9
  • May - September
  • English ONLY
  • 1 hour duration
  • Only available as an addition to the Self-Guided Discovery Visit.
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Elementary Programs


Upper Canada Village

Live-In Adventures (Day & Overnight)

The Live-In Adventure is a day or overnight immersive opportunity to experience everyday life in the 19th century. Students are outfitted with authentic period clothes and introduced to integrated learning activities. These activities could include domestic tasks, such as, sewing and cooking; or trade shop experiences, such as, woodworking or blacksmithing; and farm chores, such as wood sawing and gardening. They will also attend a one room school house. A Teacher’s Guide with menu suggestions, evening activities and pre-trip/post-trip ideas is included.

  • Ages 8 to 14 | Grades 3 to 8
  • May - September
  • English ONLY
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Fort Henry

Bonnycastle Tours

This 60-minute program for a group of 20+ gives students a chance to come face to face with soldiers in Her Majesty's Army of 1867. Surrounded by the Fort Henry Guard in Infantry Red and Artillery Blue uniforms, students will be put through their paces with an in-depth expedition of the Citadel of Upper Canada. This guided visit will explain why and how the Fort was built, how it was expected to defend itself, and interactively demonstrate the lives of the people who once lived here in 1867, a garrison of soldiers and their families.

  • Ages 8 to 14 | Grades 3 to 8
  • May - September
  • October - April, subject to availability
  • English & French
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Fort Henry

Victorian Education Program

This 90-minute program gives students a chance to become a soldier in Her Majesty's Army. After a one-hour guided tour of Fort Henry, your class will participate in two vignettes, followed by a muster parade where students learn basic foot drills and learn to march like a soldier.

  • Ages 8 to 14 | Grades 3 to 8
  • May - September
  • English & French
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Fort Henry

Garrison Life Program

This 3-hour program includes the one-hour guided tour, several vignettes for students to participate in plus a new recruit program. Students will be issued a military jacket as they are now soldiers, will be sent to live in a soldiers’ barrack room, and will receive a certificate promoting them to the rank of Private at the conclusion of their stay.

  • Ages 8 to 14 | Grades 3 to 8
  • May - September
  • English & French
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Fort Henry

Soldiers’ Overnight Program

This overnight program offers an immersive first-person experience of what it was like to be a soldier at the Citadel of Upper Canada in the year 1867. Guided by interpreters from noon until nightfall, groups complete a roster of duties that help participants understand how and why people at Fort Henry lived the way they did.

  • Ages 10 to 14 | Grades 5 to 8
  • May - September
  • English & French
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Secondary Programs


Kingston Pen Tours

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Explore Canada's oldest maximum-security prison, Kingston Penitentiary. Closed in 2013 and designated as a National Historic Site, it is a remarkable historical building, predating Canada's confederation in 1867. Our captivating guided tours offer a unique blend of education and entertainment, making it the perfect destination for School Groups, and Youth Groups.

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Fort Henry

Education Programs

All Fort Henry programs can be adapted to accommodate older groups of students (up to Grade 12).

Teacher Access Pass  

This no-charge general admission pass grants certified teachers, principals and vice-principals exclusive access to Upper Canada Village and Fort Henry to help plan future visits for their students. 

Teachers with a valid Teachers Identification Card (Ontario & Quebec) and photo ID can apply for a Teacher Access Pass which offers unlimited admittance to:

  • Upper Canada Village regular day programming (May to September 2025).
  • Battle of Crysler’s Farm.
  • Fort Henry regular day programming (May to September 2025).

By registering for the TAP, you are consenting to receive email information from St. Lawrence Parks Commission about programming, updates, new products and exclusive offers. If you do not wish to be emailed, please do not complete the registration form.

SLPC Teacher Access Pass 2025