Survive and Thrive: Lifeways of the Fur Trade combines historical lessons with skill-building practical learning sessions to immerse visitors in historical fur trade ways of life. Visitors will participate in practical learning sessions such as tool identification and usage, outdoor shelters, and fire making.

This program is free of charge. The majority of the program curriculum is taught outdoors. This program is intended for participants ages 14 and older. Participants under age 18 are required to have a parent participating in the program. This is a physically active program. If you have questions about accessibility, or require accommodations, please contact the park. The program size is limited to 15 participants. Advance registration is required. Register to participate in this program by calling (360) 816-6244.

This project is supported by the Washington State Historical Society with funds provided by the James B. Castles Endowment.

What: Survive and Thrive: Lifeways of the Fur Trade, a survival skills workshop at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.

Where: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. The workshop will occur at the reconstructed Hudson's Bay Company Fort Vancouver.