SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
CURRICULUM CONNECTED FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES
WITH THE LAKE LOUISE SIGHTSEEING LIFT AND GONDOLA

For Grade 7 to 9, Science and Outdoor Education

Our Mission: To encourage conservation, preservation and respect for all components of the rocky mountain environment through natural history interpretation.

Background and History: The Lake Louise Sightseeing Lift and Gondola is located in Banff National Park, 4 kilometers from the hamlet of Lake Louise. The company has a history deeply rooted in outdoor appreciation, from its humble beginnings as a ski in/ski out lodge in the Skoki Valley (established in 1931) to the World Class resort status of today.

Since 1959 people have had the opportunity, in the summer months, to appreciate and learn about the uniqueness of this area by riding the summer lift and gondola. In the year 2002, the summer program was strengthened with a significant enhancement geared toward interpretive education and visitor experience. An extensive wilderness conservation educational program was put in place to help guests foster a greater appreciation of this vulnerable ecosystem and its constituents. The outcome has been exceptional, with over 70,000 guests participating in these programs to date.

This year, the summer sightseeing lift and gondola would like to open this exceptional educational opportunity up to school groups in the Calgary area once again. With a program focused on Grizzly bear conservation/preservation, teachers can fulfill their course curriculum requirements by bringing their classroom to us!

What we offer:
- A Program that will meet grade 7 to 9, Science and Outdoor Education Curriculum requirements.
- Pre-trip safety messages that are geared toward fulfilling your day at the mountain.
- Experienced Interpretive Guides for all programs.
- 5-minute pre-ride welcome and orientation.
- Walks to explore and discover the ideas being addressed. (*Available once trail is open - approx. mid June)
- Interactive presentations with a variety of props and supplies.
- Free use of our Wildlife Interpretation Center with a variety of in-house displays about local wildlife.
- Photo taking opportunities from one of the best viewpoints in the Park.
- Program handouts.
- Program opportunities for teacher directed activities if so desired.

Why not bring your class out this year, and discover how you can contribute to the survival of a Grizzly!

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

THE GRIZZLY TRUTH, JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM

Curriculum Themes:
Interactions and ecosystems, Biological Diversity & Outdoor Education

In the first component, Students will learn from an interpretive guide about the changing world of Banff’s Rocky Mountain Grizzly over the past 100 years. They will discover what factors affect Grizzly bear survival and how they can help ensure that Grizzly bears remain in this habitat for generations to come.

In the second component, students will join their guide on an excursion into an active wildlife corridor. They will take a tracking tour to discover the needs of the grizzly and then decide if this area is good habitat for bears. Observations and activities will lead students to come up with their own grizzly bear conservation plan.

This program can be conducted indoors if poor weather conditions make it difficult to deliver outdoors.

Booking Information:

Please call the Lake Louise Summer Sightseeing Lift and Gondola at (403) 522-3555 and ask for Group Sales or email at llgroups@skilouise.com. For more information on the program content, please ask for Educational Services.

All teachers will be required to fill out a Calgary Board of Education “B2” Off-Site Activity Template. The Lake Louise Interpretive Department is prepared to support you in completing this template if you require assistance.

See You Soon!