Fort George National Historic Site of Canada

Fort George National Historic Site of Canada: Learning Experiences
During the War of 1812, Fort George served as the headquarters for the Centre Division of the British Army. These forces included British regulars, local militia, aboriginal warriors, and Runchey’s corps of freed slaves. Major General Sir Isaac Brock, “the saviour of Upper Canada” served here until his death at the Battle of Queenston Heights in October, 1812. Brock and his aide-de-camp John Macdonell were initially buried within the fort. Fort George was destroyed by American artillery fire and captured during the Battle of Fort George in May 1813. The U.S. forces used the fort as a base to invade the rest of Upper Canada, however, they were repulsed at the Battles of Stoney Creek and Beaver Dams. After a seven month occupation, the fort was retaken in December and remained in British hands for the remainder of the war. After the war, the fort was partially rebuilt, and by the 1820’s it was falling into ruins.

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons Educational Programs
Learning adventures at Sainte-Marie link directly with curriculum requirements, particular those for grades 3, 6 and 7. The contributions of Ontario's Aboriginal people, the impact of European newcomers and their explorations, the development of New France all spring to life in our half-day, full day and winter programs.

Our skilled and experienced staff teach through exploration, story-telling, lively discussion, comparisons, and hands on activities. They like kids: they love history and their mission is to connect your class to the past in a spirit of discovery and fun. Call us. We are ready to help.

Impact Educational Tours

Impact Educational Tours was founded by tour guides and is now owned by First Choice Student Travel - making it part of the largest travel group on the planet. When you travel with Impact Educational Tours, you are travelling with one of the most experienced teams of student travel professionals in North America.

We service school groups, Scouts, Cadets Canada, sports teams, leisure clubs and anyone who wants to combine travel with learning. Each trip is customized and designed with the groups' particular interests and needs in mind. We can take you anywhere you want to go... as long as it is on Earth and human beings can breathe there.

Destinations include but are not limited to the following:
Ottawa
Our nation's capital city is an exceptional destination for any school group to visit, but is particularly appropriate for classes studying native culture, confederation, civics, and international issues. Parliament Hill, national museums and galleries, and recreational activities galore make Ottawa a surprisingly exciting destination.

Quebec City
The charm and character of Quebec City makes it one of the most popular destinations for school groups. Of particular interest to French immersion classes, it is also appropriate for classes studying New France, The Seven Years War, aboriginal culture, or the French language. Quebec City and the surrounding region has much to offer in the way of historically, culturally, and geographically significant sites.

Washington D.C.
The capital city of the United States is impressive. The Smithsonian Institute's museums are famous around the world, and the White House, Washington Memorial, and Capitol Building are powerful American symbols. Students of American history, military history, and science will find Washington the ideal destination.

Environmental Education at the Edge of Algonquin Park

Northern Edge Algonquin

Ecological thought meets Action when we give students one-of-a-kind learning that combines theory with practical hands-on experiences in designing and creating environmental projects. Ontario Schools are inspired to develop their own projects once they return to their communities.

Activities at the Edge have included developing ecological policies and procedures, conducting environmental assessments, facility design, trail development, rehabilitation and gardening, designing rooftop gardens, implementing ecologically appropriate practices, orienteering, nature interpretation, and Council of All Beings; an experience where environmental elements speak through mask-wearing student participants.

Northern Edge Algonquin, our off-the-grid environmental school in Ontario, has been receiving national and international attention for its ecological design and operation and we often make trips to schools to teach about our environmental practices.