Welcome to the Highlands Nordic Outdoor Education page! Find everything you need for planning your trip, including a booking guide, program descriptions, pricing, and trip tips.
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Highlands Nordic, an Experiential Learning Centre on over 100 acres of the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, offers outdoor education programs that align with the Ontario Curriculum. Our programs cover a broad range of expectations, focusing on STEM, physical education, and/or language development through hands-on, inquiry-based activities. As both an outdoor education center and a Nordic skiing facility, we provide dynamic, adaptable experiences that make learning in this unique natural environment both engaging and enriching.
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| Spring & Fall 2024/2025 | |
| Half Day (One Program): | $20.00 per student |
| Full Day (Two Programs): | $25.00 per student |
| Winter 2025 | |
| Full Day (Two programs): | $30.00 per student (rentals and lesson included) |
| Teachers & Parents: | FREE |
Pre-Booking is Required for all Outdoor Education trips Click here for an step-by-step guide on how to book.
Facility Details
- Skilled Interpretative Staff: Our team of experienced educators will guide your class through interactive and engaging learning experiences.
- Learning Centre: A dedicated space equipped for a variety of educational activities.
- Washrooms and Eating Areas: Indoor facilities are available, including a sheltered lunchroom. Cold and warm drinks are available for purchase during the winter season.
- Bag Lunches Required: Please bring your own meals, snacks, and water bottles. Our facility has potable drinking water.
Programs Offered by Grade
Forest School & Ecological Studies
Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for every 5 students).
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Read MoreKindergarten
General Information
- All Programs must be reserved in advance and are designed as half-day sessions for a minimum of 15 students per program. Two half-day programs make an exciting full-day program.
- Program runs rain or shine (unless extreme weather conditions are forecasted).
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Read MoreGrade One
Grade 1 Programs
Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots (for Farm and Pond or when raining) or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for every 5 students).
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Read MoreGrade Two
Grade 2 Programs
Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots (for Farm and Pond or when raining) or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for every 5 students).
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Read MoreGrade Three
Grade 3 Programs
Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for every 5 students).
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Read MoreGrade Four
Grade 4 Programs
Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for every 5 students).
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Read MoreGrade Five
Grade 5 Programs
Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for every 5 students).
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Read MoreGrade Six
Grade 6 Programs
Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for every 5 students).
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Read MoreGrade Seven
Grade 7 Programs
Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for every 5 students).
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Read MoreGrade Eight
Grade 8 Programs
Note: Proper footwear, rubber boots or closed toed shoes, is essential for students, teachers and parent volunteers to maximize the learning potential and related enjoyment of these programs.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS (1 adult for every 5 students).
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