Can I come prior to the program to visit the Cannery?
Yes! Teachers from within the Lower Mainland can preview the site for free. Just show your teacher ID to receive one free admission and to learn more about our programs (not applicable during special events).
Our programs can be customized to meet your grade level and learning objectives.
At the moment, we are currently not offering Machines at Work online, which would include an online workshop and optional in-class resource kit.
The Cannery is an historic site and does not have heating in all exhibit areas. Please dress warmly! It can be very cold indoors even when the temperature is mild outdoors.
The cost of programs is $7.75 per youth (2022 rate, including taxes). One complimentary adult per five children are included. Please note that you can receive a 20% discount off your class’ second program when two programs are booked for the same class on the same day. A minimum charge of 10 participants is required to guarantee a program booking.
Payment for programs must be made on (or before) the day of the program. Please make sure to check in at Front Desk to make your payment, upon arrival. At that time, we will accept your payment in one lump sum. Payment may be made by cash, Visa, MasterCard, Debit or School cheque (made out to: “Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society”). We are unable to provide change for pre-written cheques, so please ensure that all totals are up to date.
Email us at bookings@gogcannery.org or call 604.664.9234 during weekdays. Cancellations made within two weeks of the program date will be charged a $75 cancellation fee, and “no-shows” or arriving for your scheduled program with less than half of the booked number of participants will be billed for the full price of the program.
Both cars and school buses may park in the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site parking lot on the north side of the Cannery building. The entrance to the parking lot is off Chatham Street at Fourth Avenue.
We will provide free parking passes for booked programs. Vehicles transporting program participants will be provided a complimentary parking pass at time of check-in, at Front Desk. **Please request number of required parking passes in advance (for cars & buses).
Call the bookings office at 604.664.9234 or our Front Desk at 604.664.9009 as soon as possible. If you happen to reach our voicemail, please leave a message with your cel phone number.
Youth groups (up to 17 years old) can have 1 free adult chaperone for every 5 participants. All additional adults will be charged $7.75 each. Chaperones are expected to stay with the group during the program and assist as necessary in overseeing the behaviour of the participants. Education assistants are always free, in addition to your complimentary adult allotment.
There is space outdoors in front of the Cannery or at Garry Point Park, within 5 minute walking distance, if the weather is nice. If it is raining, our classroom may be used as a lunch space up to a maximum of 50 people at the same time.
Photography is permitted in the Cannery. However, we recommend that children and youth do not take photos during the program, as it may cause distraction. Time may be set aside for photos at the end, at the group leader’s request. Teachers, chaperones, and leaders are welcome to take photos throughout the program, but are asked to be mindful of the privacy of other public visitors.
Yes, the Cannery is wheelchair accessible, but the wooden floorboards are uneven in places. There are also two sections (Vitamin Oil Shed and Wheelhouse) which has a small step, and are not accessible.
Our staff will:
– Wear a non-surgical mask at all times
– Remain at least two metres apart from the group
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– Keep a healthy space of 2 metres between your group and other visitors on site
– Practice proper hygiene as directed by health authorities
– The group leader is responsible for ensuring that the group follows their own COVID regulations
– Wearing a mask is recommended but not required
– Washing hands is strongly recommended