Educational Program
Inspired by Nature
Squamish Canyon is here to help teachers take learning beyond the classroom. Our curriculum-based programs, for Kindergarten through Grade 7, seamlessly integrate with the wonders of our elevated boardwalk and surrounding rainforest, canyon, and cliffs. Enhance your students’ learning experience in a highly memorable outdoor setting.
What’s Included
Engaging Learning in Nature
$10 Entry for Students
Free Entry for Educators
Recommended 2 Hours on Site
Catered Lunch Available to Add On
Free car or bus parking on-site
Self-Guided Educational Program
Guided Tours with Additional Fee
Pre-visit Educational Materials
Grade Specific Modules
Boardwalk Detectives - K & Grade 1
Spur on curiosity about the natural world with a scavenger-hunt type of approach. Provided waterproof materials help students look for general features throughout the Squamish Canyon setting (different trees, ferns, berries, colours, etc), all easily observable from the elevated boardwalk.
Module Covers:
Analyzing Current Weather
Identifying Deciduous and Coniferous Trees
The Difference Between Trees and Ferns
Colours of the Forest
Different Ages of Trees and Rocks
Rainforest Adventurers - Grades 2 & 3
Life cycles are the focus … of water, trees, ferns and mosses. Stops will be made at key observational points to further broaden understanding and identify different species. Students will be encouraged to use their five senses to enhance the experience.
Module Covers:
Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere
Identifying and Comparing Trees, Ferns, Mosses
Types of Wildlife around Squamish Canyon
Water Cycle: Sources, Uses, and Conservation
Interconnectivity of Humans, Plants and Animals
Curious Canyoneers - Grades 4 & 5
Have fun identifying different trees, plants, and mosses (oh, my!) found throughout the canyon and forest. From a key observational viewing platform, see firsthand how flowing water transforms into electrical energy.
Module Covers:
Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere
Exploring the Forest with all 5 Senses
Identifying and Comparing Trees, Ferns, Mosses
Kinetic Energy of Water
Renewable and Hydro Electricity
Energy Explorers - Grades 6 & 7
The viewing platforms along the Mamquam River are ideal for understanding different forms of energy and how that energy can be transformed into hydroelectric power. Focus is also on the geological formation of the canyon, tree and plant identification, and why the boardwalk was constructed in this particular location.
Module Covers:
Átl'ḵa7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere
Identifying the Plants and Animals
Geology surrounding Squamish Canyon
Renewable and Hydro Electricity
Story behind Squamish Canyon
Currently, our educational program is for students from Kindergarten to Grade 7. If you are interested in visiting with students Grade 8 to Grade 12. Please e-mail groups@squamishcanyon.com for more information.
