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Tour Canada’s Capital Region

Let Canada’s Capital Region inspire your students!

Give your students the opportunity to experience what they learn in class. While visiting, you’ll find a great mix of inspiring and entertaining educational programs that take place both indoors and out. All programs are offered in English or French, and will meet all your grade and curriculum requirements.

Exploring Canada’s Capital Region is a unique Canadian experience!

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Canadian governance: Justice, democracy and security

Parliament Hill during the Changing of the Guard ceremony

Parliament of Canada

Take your students to visit the heart of Canadian democracy. Parliament welcomes school groups for guided tours of the Centre Block…

Students visiting Rideau Hall

Rideau Hall, Official Residence of the Governor General of Canada

Students learn about the role and responsibilities of the governor general, on a guided tour of the historic residence and beautiful grounds…

The Royal Canadian Mint front face

Royal Canadian Mint

During a tour of the Ottawa Mint, your class will learn how coins are made, and how the designs on coins reflect the diversity of Canadians…

Five students acting in a mock trial at the Supreme Court of Canada

Supreme Court of Canada

Take a guided tour, and give your students the opportunity to learn about Canada’s highest court and important legal issues. Your students may even participate in a mock trial.

Outdoor classroom: History, nature and physical activity

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Capital Throwback Machine

Student teams, equipped with an activity map, complete challenges that compare the capital’s past with its present in this self-guided exploration of Canada's Capital Region.

Three students posing for the camera in front of the Rideau Canal

Click! Photo Treasure Hunt

Learn about Capital symbols and treasures, while taking photos and sightseeing in Canada's Capital Region. This fun program, co-developed by youth, is offered in...

Group of students learning about nature with a guide at Gatineau Park

Gatineau Park

Explore the natural wonders of Gatineau Park with qualified nature interpreters. Various free and curriculum-based programs take place in the Park…

Ruins at the Mackenzie King Estate

Mackenzie King Estate (Gatineau Park)

Discover this unique heritage site and cultural landscape, while learning about William Lyon Mackenzie King’s legacy. Visit the Mackenzie King...

Human icon holding a puzzle piece, overlayed on a sketch of Parliament Hill

Mission: Capital

This self-guided adventure sends you back in time to learn about the people, places and events that helped to build the capital of our country.

School group on Parliament Hill

Parliament Hill: Discover the Hill

This curriculum-based activity takes place on the grounds of Parliament Hill, where monuments and symbols bring to life the rich history of our...

Children playing in the snow. Photo credit: Sylvain Marier

Winterlude

A fantastic opportunity for your students to learn about Canadian winter traditions, while participating in fun-filled activities. Pull on your hat...

Exploring Canada’s heritage: Museums in the Capital

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Bank of Canada Museum

This is not a bank where you deposit your money or apply for a loan—it's a central bank. What the Bank of Canada does may…

Bytown Museum, with Rideau Canal locks in the foreground

Bytown Museum

Discover the history of the city at the Bytown Museum, which presents objects and stories from Ottawa’s first inhabitants to the present day…

Three students at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Discover the importance of science and technology in agriculture and food on a working farm! Dynamic, hands-on educational programs bring school...

Vintage airplane at Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Discover the wonder of flight, through our unique collection of aircraft. Students learn about air travel, science and technology, and history...

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum

From energy and structures to oceans and simple machines, the school programs and workshops offered at the new…

Front entrance of the Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History

The museum encourages students to deepen their understanding of the people, places and events that have shaped Canada…

Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature

Canada is all about nature, and no trip to Ottawa is complete without a visit to the Canadian Museum of Nature, where you will discover...

Veteran and two students at the Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum

Students will expand their knowledge of the conflicts that have shaped our country, while exploring the personal, national and international...

Laurier House

Laurier House National Historic Site

Explore the lavishly furnished home of two Canadian prime ministers and get to know them on your guided tour. Learn how Laurier and King…

MAMAN spider sculpture and front of National Gallery of Canada

National Gallery of Canada

Students learn to observe and make personal connections with works of art in the national collection. The National Gallery of Canada is...

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