School Programs

Book your class to come visit us.

At the Yale Historic Site, we will create a day suited to the ages and education levels of your students. Contact us for more information, pricing, and booking dates.

School group at Yale Historic site
  • Visit the 1870’s ‘Creighton House’ Museum
  • Tour St. John the Divine Church built in 1863
  • Dress in period costume to explore our Living History ‘Tent City’
  • Learn how to gold pan
  • Take a guided walking tour of Historic Yale with a stop of the Ward Tea House
  • Scavenger hunts, games, and crafts are available

Featured activities.

Explore some of our featured activities and historic experiences at Yale Historic Site

Yale Pioneer Cemetery

Located just west of Yale, on the Trans Canada Highway, the cemetery was established in 1858. The original cemetery was located next ...

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History of the Ward House

William Henry Ward (also known as “Johnny”), was born in 1823 and came to Yale from Digby, Nova Scotia, during the gold ...

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1870′s Creighton House

A heritage building built in the 1870’s, the ‘Creighton House’ is home to our museum, gift shop, archives and Beth Clare garden. It’s a fitting showcase ...

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On Lee Chinese Legacy Project

The Chinese were among the earliest new arrivals to Yale, beginning with the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush in 1858. Yale’s Chinatown was ...

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The Ward Tea House

The Ward Tea House is a delightful recent addition to Yale. Initiated by the Yale Historic Society (Yale Historic Site), under the ...

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Our Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

Our Visitor Centre and Gift Shop are located in the 1870s Creighton House. Step inside to a warm welcome and a feeling ...

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