Young naturalists gather near the Kootenay River in British Columbia

Young naturalists gather near the Kootenay River in British Columbia
Photo © Leanne Walker

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Map Sites
Fort Steele Heritage Town
(0.1 miles / 0.2 km)
Fisherville
(0.7 miles / 1.1 km)
Fisher Peak
(3.3 miles / 5.4 km)
Experiences
Learn How To Fish
(4.7 miles / 7.6 km)
Dinner in an Igloo
(14 miles / 22.6 km)
Regional Perspectives
Continental Divide
(42.3 miles / 68.5 km)
Explorers and Pioneers
(42.5 miles / 68.8 km)
Animals on the Move
(45.5 miles / 73.6 km)
Local Topics
Joseph Cross
(8.8 miles / 14.2 km)
Girls Bugle Band
(9 miles / 14.5 km)
Historic Downtown Fernie
(26.7 miles / 43.2 km)
Make A Difference
Wildsight
(17.5 miles / 28.3 km)

Contacts

Leanne Jones

Kootenay Trout Hatchery

Email:
Leanne.Jones@GoFishBC.com
 

4522 Fenwick Road
Fort Steele, BC V0B 1N0
250-429-3214 www.GoFishBC.com
Science Day for Kids
LAT: 49.6155
LON: -115.6301
Elevation: 2602 FT (793 M)
Event Dates

August 07, 2010

Description of Event

This action-packed day allows your children to discover their inner scientist and explore the wonderful, weird and wacky world of fish in this fun, interactive program. Geared towards the ages of 7 to 12 years, this program will allow your child to: catch and identify local insects, use microscopes to determine a fish's age, participate in experiments to learn about fish swimming habits, observe a fish dissection and have fun with lots of other cool science-related stuff.

Admission Fee (if any)

$10/child; $30/family

Ages Festival is Appropriate For

Children 7-12 years

Type of Festival

Outdoor Activity

Event Setting

Takes place at the Kootenay Trout Hatchery. Refreshments are provided. Please bring a lunch if required and dress for the weather

Driving Directions

Thirty-two kilometres (20 mi) southeast of Cranbrook on Highway #3; 6 km (3.5 mi) north on Wardner/Fort Steele Road.