OTTAWA

Rich history, museums, and beautiful scenery guarantee a teachable moment around every corner.

About the Destination

No matter the season, a visit to our nation’s capital city will never disappoint. Ottawa’s rich history, museums, and beautiful scenery guarantees a teachable moment around every corner. 

Immerse yourself in Canadian history and culture at Aboriginal Experiences. Search for a veteran’s name at the War Museum of Canada. Uncover the inner workings of federal government on Parliament Hill. Participate in a mock trial at the highest judicial court in the country, the Supreme Court of Canada. Discover what makes the “Voice of Fire” so controversial – and incredible – at the National Gallery of Canada.

Explore the Rideau Canal, Ontario’s first UNESCO Heritage Site, with a scenic bike tour along its banks in the spring (or on skates, when it transforms into the world’s largest rink during the winter!).

Whether you come during Winterlude to view the impressive ice sculpture competition, or in the midst of the colourful Spring Tulip Festival, Ottawa never fails to bring your classroom studies to life.

Curriculum Connections

  • Canadian History Museum
  • Parliament Hill
  • Canadian War Museum
  • Aboriginal Experiences Discovery Program
  • Byward Market
  • Currency Museum Bank of Canada

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  • Parliament Hill
  • Canadian War Museum
  • Diefenbunker
  • Byward Market
  • Supreme Court of Canada
  • Rideau Hall
  • Sussex Drive

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  • Byward Market
  • Ottawa Food Tour
  • Parliament Hill
  • Cooking Class
  • Canadian Museum of History

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Attractions that we recommend on the itinerary

Beginning in 2002, in partnership with the Odawa Friendship Centre, a cultural centre serving Indigenous communities in the capital region, now remains as a roots-proud and roots-driven organization that has been presenting Indigenous Peoples culture, history, food, and arts for over 25 years.
Beginning in 2002, in partnership with the Odawa Friendship Centre, a cultural centre serving Indigenous communities in the capital region, now remains as a roots-proud and roots-driven organization that has been presenting Indigenous Peoples culture, history, food, and arts for over 25 years.
Canada's national museum of military history and one of the world's most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict.
Canada's national museum of military history and one of the world's most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict.
Canada’s most visited museum, with the aim “to enhance Canadians’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of events, experiences, people and objects that reflect and have shaped Canada’s history and identity, and also to enhance their awareness of world history and cultures.”
Canada’s most visited museum, with the aim “to enhance Canadians’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of events, experiences, people and objects that reflect and have shaped Canada’s history and identity, and also to enhance their awareness of world history and cultures.”
Photo Treasure Hunt is an exciting way for students to experience the Capital while learning about its social, historical and artistic features.
Photo Treasure Hunt is an exciting way for students to experience the Capital while learning about its social, historical and artistic features.
Explore the Canadian Shield’s biggest visited cave while setting out on an underground adventure led by an expert guide who explains the history of the cave via a string of anecdotes and mysteries.
Explore the Canadian Shield’s biggest visited cave while setting out on an underground adventure led by an expert guide who explains the history of the cave via a string of anecdotes and mysteries.
Visit Parliament (West Block), The Supreme Court of Canada, The Senate
Visit Parliament (West Block), The Supreme Court of Canada, The Senate