The Trading Trail - Fraser River Discovery Centre
The Trading Trail
Fraser River Discovery CentreBasic Details
Explore how people have used and shared the resources of the Fraser River, with a focus on when First Nations and Fur traders first shared the river.
- Type
- Program
- Cost
- Fee per class | Fee per student
- British Columbia Location
- BC - SD 33 (Chilliwack), SD 34 (Abbotsford), SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey), SD 37 (Delta), SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver), SD 75 (Mission)
- Age/Grade Level:
- 4, 5, 6, 7
- Curriculum Connected:
- Yes, contact the organization directly
- Subjects:
- Social Studies, Science
- Topics:
- Water, Transportation, Natural Resources
Explore how people have used and shared the resources of the Fraser River, with a focus on when First Nations and Fur traders first shared the river.
Additional Details
- Languages:
- English
- Location:
- In-class/school (indoor), In-class/school (outdoor), Field trip (indoor), Club/Workshops (non-school)
- Format:
- In-person
- Activity Length:
- Single Session (≤3 hours)
Full Description
The Fraser River is one of the world’s great rivers not only in its contribution to the environmental, cultural, and historical wealth of British Columbia, but because of its current pivotal role in the economy of BC. We are going to explore how people have used and shared the resources of the Fraser River, focusing on the tumultuous time when Indigenous peoples and fur traders shared the river.
Grades: 4-7 Length: 1.5 hours Maximum group size: 30 students
Program Components:
Visual presentation introducing the history of trade on the Fraser River.
Learn proper archaeological protocol, excavate archaeological artifacts, and learn what each represents.
Keep an archaeologist’s journal, drawing diagrams and answering questions about stone and metal tools.
Play a fun and competitive game to understand the value of items traded between First Nations and European traders.
Accessibility
- Accommodations for physical disabilities
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
- Accommodations for neurodiverse participants
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Full Description
The Fraser River is one of the world’s great rivers not only in its contribution to the environmental, cultural, and historical wealth of British Columbia, but because of its current pivotal role in the economy of BC. We are going to explore how people have used and shared the resources of the Fraser River, focusing on the tumultuous time when Indigenous peoples and fur traders shared the river.
Grades: 4-7 Length: 1.5 hours Maximum group size: 30 students
Program Components:
Visual presentation introducing the history of trade on the Fraser River.
Learn proper archaeological protocol, excavate archaeological artifacts, and learn what each represents.
Keep an archaeologist’s journal, drawing diagrams and answering questions about stone and metal tools.
Play a fun and competitive game to understand the value of items traded between First Nations and European traders.
More Info & How to Register
Visit our website for more information about education programs: https://fraserriverdiscovery.org/education-programs-fraser-river-discovery-centre/
Pre-registration and payment is required at least three weeks in advance. Contact programs@fraserriverdiscovery.org for questions.
Last Updated: September 02, 2025