Bring a Group to the Capital

Photo of three students on Parliament Hill

Tour the Capital!

Let Canada’s Capital inspire your students!

Give your students the opportunity to experience what they learn in class. While visiting Ottawa 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 the Capital is a unique Canadian experience!

Free Planning and Itinerary Service

Let us make your life easier and create a well organized and enjoyable Capital experience for your student group. It’s free! Simply tell us what you would like to see and do and we will plan your itinerary for you! Select your choices from the many options listed below.

Before Your Trip to Ottawa

Prepare your students for their trip to Ottawa with our free Get Ready for the Capital resource. These easy-to-do learning activities will introduce your students to the Capital and get them excited about their visit!

Canadian Governance: Justice, Democracy and Security

Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum Take a guided tour of the site built to house the Canadian government and military in the event of a nuclear attack during the Cold War. Diefenbunker...	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 Estate...
Parliament of Canada Take your students to visit the heart of Canadian democracy. Parliament welcomes school groups for guided tours of the Centre Block (reservations...	Rideau Hall, Residence of Canada’s Governor General Students learn about the role and responsibilities of the governor general while on a guided tour of the historic residence and beautiful grounds....
Supreme Court of Canada Give your students the opportunity to learn about Canada’s highest court and important legal issues while on a guided tour. Your students may even...

Outdoor Classroom: History, Nature and Physical Activity

Bytown Museum How did Ottawa become the city it is today? Come to the Bytown Museum, the oldest stone building in Ottawa, and hear some of the fascinating stories...	Capital Circuit: An Urban Scavenger Hunt An original way to discover Canada’s Capital! Student teams, equipped with a map and clues, take a self-guided exploratory tour of Ottawa. In Capital...
Capital Cruises Voyage through the passages of time while exploring the magnificent Ottawa River. Experience the culture, sights and sounds of our National Capital...	Click! Photo Treasure Hunt Learn about Capital symbols and treasures while taking photos and sightseeing in Ottawa. This fun program was co-developed by youth and is offered in...
Gatineau Park Explore the natural wonders of Gatineau Park with qualified nature interpreters. Various free and curriculum-based programs take place in the park,...	Haunted Walks of Ottawa Discover some of the Capital’s ghostly historical secrets with expert storytellers who will guide your tour through the streets of downtown Ottawa....
Mosaika: The Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill Experience an unforgettable journey of sound and light! This powerful narrative about Canada through the eyes of its people is set against the...	National Capital Greenbelt With more than 100 kilometres of trails to explore, your students will learn about the wildlife, plants and different ecosystems that call this...
Parliament Hill: Discover the Hill A guided tour of the grounds of Parliament Hill, where monuments and symbols bring to life the rich history of our political past. In Discover the...	Rideau Canal Skateway, Ottawa Stretch your legs and experience the joys of winter on the world’s largest skating rink! Every winter the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
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

Canada Agriculture Museum Discover the importance of science and technology in agriculture on a real farm! Dynamic, hands-on educational programs bring school subjects to life...	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 through...
Canada Science and Technology Museum Hold a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite, study the effects of extreme cold on objects, build and test bridges, and more! The museum offers interactive...	Canadian Museum of Civilization Students can explore a thousand years of Canadian history through life-sized landscapes and experience some of the rich traditions and achievements...
Canadian Museum of Nature Imagine discovering a world of dinosaurs, mammals, minerals, creepy crawlies, countless bird species and a blue whale — all in a castle in downtown...	Canadian War Museum Students take a dramatic journey that explores the personal, national and international dimensions of Canada’s military history. Canada's national...
Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada Discover the influence money has had on the societies of the past and present. Students explore different aspects of money and exchange through...	National Gallery of Canada and Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography Students learn to observe and make personal connections to the artwork on display while taking a guided tour. The National Gallery of Canada and...