High School (grade 7 to 12)

2010-2011 School Year

Be part of the educational and entertaining activities designed especially for high school students. Over 315 000 participants in the last five years. Lively activities and unusual sites letting young people be where the action is.

SOLDIER OF THE MARTELLO TOWER

Accompanied by British officers, learn all about the living conditions of the soldiers billeted in one of the Martello Towers. Students take part in the 1812 military lifestyle within a very interactive historical activity through competitions and games. Accessories : guns, wooden horse, artefacts and early 19th century decor.

Period: all year round.
Maximum capacity: 100 students (from April 15 to October 14) or 80 students (from October 15 to April14).
Presentation (costumed character): 1 guide / 30 students.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Martello Tower 1 or 2.
Cost: $5.50 / student. A minimum fee will apply.

THE MILITARY (THE BATTLES OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM)

Under the command of both generals Wolfe and Montcalm, revisit the soldier’s living conditions during the 1759 and 1760 battles on the Plains of Abraham. Go over the strategies, load rifles and guns, become an expert in artillery, treat your wounded fellows who fell on the battlefield. Accessories: guns, rifles, surgery instruments, cartridges, material of the artilleryman and cannonballs.

Period: all year round.
Maximum capacity: 225 students.
Presentation (costumed characters): 2 guides / 75 students.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham.
Cost: $4,75 / student. A minimum fee will apply.

ODYSSEY: A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM

Set course for the Odyssey multimedia exhibition and relive the rich, colourful past of the Plains of Abraham, the cradle of Canadian history. Embark on a virtual 400-year journey, with historical figures at your side, ranging from the birth of New France to the park's creation through the battles of the Plains of Abraham and Sainte-Foy. Approximately 20 uniforms associated with the battles complete this exhibition. Accessories: head phones, special effects, artefacts, scale models, anecdotes, animatronic character and video.

Period: all year round.
Maximum capacity: 75 students.
Activity : supervised self-guided tour.
Duration: 75 minutes.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham.
Cost: $5.50 / student. A minimum fee will apply.

AT YOUR SCHOOL
WOLFE AND MONTCALM

Along with General Wolfe and General Montcalm, go over the great strategies of the Siege of Quebec City which occurred in the summer of 1759. Learn all the subtle details of battling in ranks by being part of our rifle loading competition. Participate in an intriguing historical quiz and see every particular aspect of the soldier’s uniform. Accessories : rifles, artefacts, big size map and uniforms.

Period: from September to April.
Maximum capacity: 1 to 2 classes at a time.
Presentation (costumed characters) : 2 guides.
Duration: 1 hour or 1 period.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place : your school.
Cost: $5.50 / student. A minimum fee will apply.
Restriction: school located within a 50-km radius from the Plains of Abraham. Beyond this distance, additional fees apply.

NEW
THE SNOWSHOER'S WALK
Winter sports and recreation of bygone days on the Plains of Abraham

Join a snowshoer of the 20th century and relive the “Belle Époque” of these winter strolls. Along the course you will discover the history of the Quebec Bulldogs’ Stanley Cup triumph, ski jumping, ski jorring, and lots more. This is a one-of-a-kind recreational activity that will make you shiver with delight. Accessories: snowshoes and lanterns.

Period: from December to March.
Maximum capacity: 40 students.
Presentation (costumed character): 1 guide / 20 students.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Language: English or French.
Meeting place: Discovery Pavilion of the Plains of Abraham.
Cost: $20.00 / student. A minimum fee will apply.

FREE
1759: FROM THE WARPATH TO THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM
http://1759.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

The virtual exhibition entitled 1759, accessible free of charge by Internet, is a unique opportunity for you to relive, side by side with the British, French, Canadians and Amerindians, the ups and downs of a fight to the finish for the conquest of North America, a landmark in the military history of this country. Fill out a registration card to enrol, print the actual declaration of war made by France, hear the generals explain how they envision victory, find out about the diet and leisure activities of the combatants… in all, 67 activities that let you actively participate in the game as it unfolds (illustrated narratives, interactive maps and games, videos, evolutionary comic strips, period music, etc.).

PARTNERSHIP
The Commission is proud to show reproductions of historical objects by secondary school students, in partnership with Commission scolaire de la Beauce-Etchemin.

Details at www.csbe.q.ca/sap/repro (in French only)

SUBSIDIES
Cultural activities eligible for government grants within the framework of The Culture in the Schools Program.

More information: Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport
or 418 648-5371.

INFORMATION AND RESERVATION

The National Battlefields Commission
Group reservations
Isabelle Lussier
Telephone: 418 648-5371
Fax: 418 648-3809
E-Mail: isabelle.lussier@ccbn-nbc.gc.ca

A reservation is mandatory for every activity. Sportswear adapted to the weather occurring during the visit is required. The activities take place in all weathers unless otherwise informed by the National Battlefields Commission. A dining-room can be available on request. All costs include taxes and are payable to the Receiver General of Canada. Prices and details are subject to change.

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