Exploring Mission Hill History Tour
Division: I, II, III, IV
Location(s): Father Lacombe Chapel, 2 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert, AB. (view on Google Maps) + ,
Duration: 1 Hours
Activity/Products:
- Visit the iconic Mission Hill to learn about the St. Albert Roman Catholic Mission that was founded by the Oblates in 1861 and the contributions of the Grey Nuns who arrived in 1863. An interpreter will guide your class on a tour and connect them with stories, objects, pictures, activities and discussions about the role of Catholicism and its ties to the St. Albert community.
- Program available in French upon request.
- Dates Available: May 15 – Labour Day
- Keywords: Alberta, Landmarks, Heritage, Community, French settlements, Confederation, Globalization, Nationalism, Ideologies, Father Lacombe, Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Sisters of Charity of Montreal
Volunteers: 3–4 recommended
Additional information for In-School programs: This program is unavailable for In-School programming.
- Time and Place: Exploring the dynamic relationships between people, place, and time supports understanding of perspectives and events to make meaning of the world.
- Scheduling Requirements:
Schools must schedule a minimum of two programs on the same day with a lunch break in between. If booking three programs in one day, the school must provide a designated room for classes to rotate through for the full day. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your in-school program request if these requirements are not met.
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Teacher Feedback
My students loved the field trip. There is a good mix of teaching about the history and hands-on activities.
Perfect project to complement our learning in Science.
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Amazing program with a knowledgeable instructor who engaged my students and me too! Thanks so much for offering this field trip.