Do you teach at a primary or secondary school? The Chemin du Roy offers countless extracurricular outings that will spark your students’ curiosity. Along this legendary route from Quebec City to Montreal, you’ll find museums, historic buildings, heritage landmarks and creative spaces that warmly welcome school groups.
Discover 8 ideas for educational activities that allow students of all ages to learn through contact with history that is more vivid than ever! Some of these experiences are eligible for the Sorties scolaires en milieu culturel program offered by the Government of Quebec, which provides students with two free cultural outings per year.
Moulin de la Chevrotière Mill (Deschambault-Grondines)
In Deschambault, history comes alive at Moulin de La Chevrotière, a French-inspired mill built in 1802 and designated a historic monument in 1976. Students can discover the craftsmanship of wood, iron and stone artisans, then head upstairs to explore the little-known world of St. Lawrence River shipbuilders and sailors. Group tours are available in September and October by reservation.
Would you like to enhance your students’ learning experience? The Vieux Presbytère, a renowned museum, welcomes you for another journey into the past.
Musée des Ursulines Museum in Trois-Rivières (Trois-Rivières)
The Musée des Ursulines museum in Trois-Rivières reveals the extraordinary daily life of the Ursuline religious community that shaped Quebec’s history. Through educational programs, exhibitions and guided tours, students can discover the secrets of an astonishing everyday life. From the school of yesteryear to the boarding school, not to mention a museum collection of toys, young people will explore themes that are as surprising as they are unexpected!
Can’t make the trip? The museum also offers outreach programs that can be held directly in your classroom, bringing to life a chapter of history far removed from 21st-century reality. Contact the museum’s team to plan your next school visit.
Boréalis – Museum of the Paper Industry (Trois-Rivières)
A key landmark in Quebec’s industrial past, Boréalis – Museum of the Paper Industry immerses students in the human and technological story that transformed the province. The program includes museum exhibits and in-class workshops exploring themes tied to the pulp and paper industry.
The moving stories of the women and men who shaped this sector still echo within the museum’s walls. This is a must-see destination for understanding how the industry reshaped communities, landscapes and generations. Activities are available year-round for both elementary and high school students.
Musée POP Museum and the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières (Trois-Rivières)
A school trip to the Musée POP museum is a unique opportunity to learn in a fun, interactive setting! With hands-on exhibits, guided tours, and creative workshops, it engages students from preschool through college. Some programs can even travel to your classroom or be offered virtually. Listed in the Répertoire culture-éducation directory, the museum is eligible for the government’s Sorties scolaires en milieu culturel funding program.
Right next door, the Old Prison of Trois-Rivières offers students aged 8 and up an unforgettable experience: stepping into the world of a 19th-century prison. Through projections, sound effects and digital technologies, they’ll explore a powerful and eye-opening reality from another era.
Musée Pierre-Boucher | art + histoire Museum (Trois-Rivières)
The Musée Pierre-Boucher | art + histoire museum is one of Trois-Rivières’ hidden gems! Born from an initial donation to the Séminaire Saint-Joseph in 1882, it is now the oldest private art and history museum still active in Quebec.
For years, the museum has welcomed school groups and day camps for educational activities and guided tours. Students can take part in drawing and creative workshops, observation games like “Une grenouille dans le bénitier” and the interactive exhibit “Étincelles de lumières”. Contact the museum to learn more and reserve your next educational visit.
La Fabrique de théâtre insolite - Les Sages Fous (Trois-Rivières)
With the Les Sages Fous theatre company, your students will step into a one-of-a-kind artistic world and experience an unforgettable theatrical adventure!
Each year, the venue hosts performances from around the globe, designed for audiences of all ages, from kindergarten to university. Expect unconventional shows, unique encounters with artists in creation and workshops where students bring their own hand-crafted puppets to life. An experience full of surprises that stimulates imagination!
Café culturel de la Chasse-galerie Arts Theatre (Lavaltrie)
The Café culturel de la Chasse-galerie is a true cultural laboratory where music, theatre, comedy, storytelling and film come together. With more than 150 performances each year, it offers students rich, varied experiences: a concert in the auditorium, an extracurricular activity or an interactive workshop that spark engagement.
Listed in the Répertoire culture-éducation, the arts theatre allows teachers to access Ministry of Education funding for in-theatre school outings. For programming details or to book an activity, contact the Café culturel de la Chasse-galerie team.
Centre d’art Diane-Dufresne (Repentigny)
For preschool to secondary students, the Centre d’art Diane-Dufresne offers an inclusive program and educational tools that make visual arts, folk art and fine crafts come alive.
Through guided tours and creative workshops, young visitors are encouraged to share their impressions, ask questions, and exchange ideas respectfully, fostering curiosity and critical thinking. Every encounter with art becomes both meaningful and personal.
The Centre d’art Diane-Dufresne is listed in the Répertoire culture-éducation and participates in the Sorties scolaires en milieu culturel program.
The King’s Road:
Your Passport to a Successful School Outing!
The Chemin du Roy is full of opportunities to enrich learning through cultural field trips. Museums, historic buildings, heritage sites and creative spaces all become extensions of your classroom. Each visit offers an opportunity to discover and experience Quebec’s history and culture.
Thanks to government funding, these activities are accessible to schools across the province. This year, let your students discover the vibrant and fascinating province of Quebec by creating a journey that will fuel their curiosity throughout the year!