Secondary Schools

Towering over Parliament Hill some 221 m above sea level, Observatoire de la Capitale overlooks the capital and surrounding area. A breathtaking panorama  reveals 400 years of the city’s history. It’s the perfect place for local students to learn more about their history and gain a sense of identity through a host of educational activities.

• Guided Visit
• When History Comes to Life
• Truth or Legend?

Students will receive a full tour of Observatoire de la Capitale with a guide who will provide historical, architectural, military heritage, and geographical information on the landscape below. The breathtaking views are likely to inspire students to ask questions!

Schedule :		Year round, upon reservation
Suitable for :		Grade 4 to university
Duration :		30, 45 or 60 minutes
Cost per person:		3 $ (minimum of 25 people)

Ever since its founding, Québec City has been a hotbed of religious, military, economic, and political power. Through a series of staged jousts, students will learn about Québec City’s journey to becoming the provincial capital, and also have the chance to relive some of the milestones in its history. Will they be able live up to the feats of their ancestors?

Schedule :		Year round, upon reservation
Suitable for :		Elementary school students, grades 5 & 6, secondary school students, grades 1 & 2
Teaching methods :		Staged jousts
Duration :		1 hr. 30 min.
Capacity :		2 classes at a time
Cost per person:		3 $ (minimum of 25 people)

Québec City’s history is full of legends created and kept alive in the imaginations of its citizens. Through a series of four legends, students will discover the city’s mysterious side—a place populated with characters both historical and make-believe. Food for your imagination guaranteed!

Schedule :		Year round, upon reservation
Target groups :		Elementary school groups, grades 5 & 6, secondary school groups, grades 1 &2
teaching methods :		Histories and legends
Duration :		1 hr. 30 min.
Capacity :		2 classes at a time
Cost per person:		3 $ (minimum of 25 people)