School programs
Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site
On-site activity
Guided tour tailored to elementary and high school students
Interested in organizing a field trip to Coteau-du-Lac National Historic Site? Contact us to discuss your needs.
Suggested content: based on need, students will have the chance to explore this portage site near Montreal, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, which was frequented by Indigenous people, and holds over 7,000 years of history.
- Guided tour to understand the strategic position of this trading and military site
- Presentation and observation of the role of North America's first lock canals, built in 1779 to overcome navigation challenges on the river upstream from Montreal.
- Role-playing and challenges
- Presentation of a soldier's daily life
Languages: English and French
Location: 308 A, Chemin du Fleuve, Coteau-du-Lac (Québec) JOP 1BO
Period: available on request only
Fees: see costs per student in the Fees section.
Reservations and information: book by email at coteau@pc.gc.ca or by phone at 450-763-5631.
Financial support
Experiences offered by Parks Canada are part of the culture and education resource directory (in French only). Financial support from the Government of Québec can be provided. Please refer to the ministère de l’Éducation Website (in French only).
In-class activities
Online workshops
Parks Canada is offering a series of free online workshops throughout the school year for elementary and high school students.
Subjects covered: history, outdoors and nature & heritage conservation.
Registration: please send an email to coteau@pc.gc.ca or call 450-763-5631.
2024-2025 program: see the Online school workshops page.
Other school programs to discover
Many sites offer educational programs in Quebec: Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site, The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site, Forges du Saint-Maurice National Historic Site, Fort Chambly National Historic Site, Obadjiwan–Fort Témiscamingue National Historic Site and Manoir-Papineau National Historic Site.
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