Distinctive tours, lectures and programs in Victoria, B.C. Canada

School Tours in Victoria, British Columbia

"I want to thank you personally for the wonderful tour that you gave to my class.... You had them hanging on every word. Their interest is very evident in the letters I've enclosed. Your tour has been one of the best field trips that I've experienced." J. R. (Victoria)

"Your tour was the highlight of our trip to Victoria. Thank you so much. We'll be back next year." K. L. (Burnaby)

"You kept my class of active children captivated and truly involved for longer than I had imagined possible. I really liked your use of hands-on activities."
S. T. (Portland)

The standard charge for a class of up to 30 students is $135 (GST included).
There is no charge for accompanying adults. If more than one guide is required, or for some custom or evening programs, extra charges may apply.

Downtown Victoria and its harbour provide an outdoor classroom, ideal for classes studying diverse aspects of British Columbian and Canadian history. Each tour will focus on the class's own requirements, but typically will include First Nations origins, the building of Fort Victoria (1843), the Fraser River Gold Rush (1858) and BC's entry into Confederation (1871). For more information click here.

Victoria’s Chinatown is the oldest in Canada and is a favourite place for schools to visit at any time of the year, but especially during the celebration of Chinese New Year (January 26 to February 9, 2009). Choose the themes you want to emphasize: immigration, family life, social customs, symbolism, religion, architecture and political issues. Or take a general tour that includes them all. Grade-specific hands-on activities can be included.
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Julie Lawson’s novel, White Jade Tiger, takes place in Victoria’s Chinatown. Walk the alleys and streets where Jasmine and Keung met. See where Dragon Maker worked and where Blue Scar Wong’s gambling den was located. General Chinatown background is included, so even for students who have not completed reading the book, the tour provides an excellent overview of Chinatown life.
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Ghostly Walks

Ghost stories are a great way to interest students in Victoria’s history. They can illustrate the city’s First Nations origins, the days of Fort Victoria, gold rushes and civic life in general. Stories are geared to the ages of the students and purpose of the tour. Ghostly Walks are appropriate at any time of the year, but particularly in October. This tour is very popular with out-of-town schools which are staying overnight in Victoria, but it also works very well during the daytime.
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Stories of how Christmas was celebrated in Victoria from the 1840s through to 1900 are included in this tour that will captivate students of all ages. Stories included are: the native legend of Christmas Hill, Emily Carr's Christmas memories, the Helmckens' wedding, a Gold Rush church service and a Christmas Day shipwreck. The tour is based on John Adams' book Christmas in Old Victoria.
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John Adams has worked with teachers for many years to assist them in developing lessons that involve diverse aspects of Victoria’s history. Public art, architecture, First Nations, cultural diversity, mapping, planning issues, religious buildings, storytelling and archival research projects are just a few of the specialty topics he has recently developed. If you want to discuss one for your class, give John a call.
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Most of the walking tours we offer also can be adapted to in-class presentations, including illustrated talks, lectures and demonstrations.

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