Summer programs
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites
Daily schedule
From June 1 to September 5, 2024
Spot and join our costumed interpreters throughout the site to learn about life at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse. Will they task you with traditional chores? Will they test your fitness level for military recruitment? Will they invite you to an ice-cream social time at the Canteen? Immerse yourself in the everyday duties of a time gone by.
Programs take place in areas that can accommodate strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility devices. Should you have any concerns about accessibility while attending one of these presentations, please let our staff know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
NOTE: Program schedule may change due to inclement weather or operational needs. To confirm which specific programs will be available on the day of your visit, feel free to give us a call at 250-478-5849. Our team will be happy to provide you with the latest information and ensure you make the most out of your visit.
Monday to Sunday - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and/or 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Connecting Threads: Families at the Fort
By the Warrant Officer’s Quarters
Lend a helping hand to the families of Fort Rodd Hill with their laundry. See how these year-round residents managed without access to indoor plumbing and electricity.
WWII Rationing
At the Canteen
Surviving the food ration period required teamwork and creativity. Simply to feed your family, you had to become a master chef in the ration kitchen – especially when your sweet tooth called!
WWI Medical Training
At Upper Battery
Scrub in and save lives! Help a Canadian ‘Bluebird’ nurse with her patients and their mysterious illnesses, using WWI medical tools and equipment.
Tuesday to Sunday - 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Sweet History
At the Canteen
You’re off-duty! Learn more about the social lives of soldiers and treat yourself to a scoop of locally crafted ice cream at the Canteen.
Friday to Sunday – 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hands-on History
By the WWII Hut
In this hands-on experience, you’ll be invited to think like a curator and use your investigative skills to examine objects from Fort Rodd Hill’s artifact collection. What clues will you uncover that tell you about the object or who might have used it in the past?
Roving Interpretation
The staff at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love for this unforgettable place. From historic military drills to culinary curiosities and meeting new allies, these pop-up programs appeal to visitors of all ages. Take a look at the descriptions below to get an idea of what you may experience during your visit!
Fit to Serve
Taste of the Trenches
Picky eaters beware! A soldier needs to eat, but in the WWI trenches, options were limited and cooks often challenged to get creative. Could you survive on just boiled beef, hardtack, and canned veggies?
Forts for the Fishes
There is an abundance of beautiful ocean life on the beaches! Patrol the water’s edge to meet its inhabitants and learn to become their ally.
Skulls' Secret
Creatures great and small can be identified by their skull. Examining the shape, density and location found for the skulls of local species reveals their true story and how the environment was key to their health.
Suited for Military Life
Do you have an eye for fashion and history? Military uniforms evolved over the past centuries and those worn at Fort Rodd Hill followed the base’s needs and trends. 1880s Royal Artillery blue or WWII khaki, we’ll show you all their special features.
Super Sea Otter: Help the Kelp
To the rescue! Super Ollie is a guardian of the kelp forests, but he’ll need your help to protect them. Can you spot a sea otter? Why is Bull Kelp so important to them? We’ll tell you and show you the ropes.
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