Wetaskiwin and District Museum
Program Title: Wetaskiwin in the Past
Category: Cultural history
Program Keywords: pioneer community, early 1900's
Grade Levels: Grade 3
Program Outline: A general tour is given by community volunteers. Students get to
experience what the early community area was like before many settlers came and also view
Wetaskiwin in 1903 and see how it has changed. This may include a log house building
demonstration, butter-making, weaving, braiding rugs, or ice-cream making.
Program Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Cost of Program: $0.50 per student for basic tour, an additional $0.50 per student if
a special event, such as ice-cream making, butter-making, candle-making, or paper-making is
ordered. Supervisors and parents are free.
Maximum Group Size: 30
Adult/Student Ratio: Approximately 6 students with each tour guide, accompanied by a
teacher or supervisor.
Program Materials: All materials provided.
Pre/Post Trip Materials: Hand-outs on the Legend of Wetaskiwin will be given to each
student.
Booking Requirements: Book 2 weeks in advance. 2 day notification on any
cancellations is required.
Phone Number for Bookings: (403) 352-0227
Additional Notes: Teachers may request special tours specific to curriculum which
will be accommodated whenever possible.
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