Ottawa: Three Day Winter Tour

Begin your tour at the site where Ottawa was born - Byward Market. See the extra wide streets specifically designed to allow horse-drawn carriages carrying goods to one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets. From there see Canada's National Gallery of Art, the Supreme Court of Canada and get a look at Parliament Hill.

Glide, twirl and spin your way around the scenic Rideau Canal during an evening of skating on the worlds largest skating rink. (Rentals not included)

Located on Parliament Hill, the Centre Block is one of the most important examples of Gothic Revival style anywhere in the world, characterized by stone carvings and imposing gargoyles. See the great House of Commons, the Senate, walk through the amazing arches of the Hall of Honour, and see the famous Peace Tower, which is immortalized on the Canadian $50 bill.

See the famous Peace Tower, which is immortalized on the Canadian $50 bill. Students have an opportunity to honour those Canadians who gave their lives for their country at the Memorial Chamber. Located in the magnificent Peace Tower, see epic battle scenes illustrated in stained glass, read the names of soldiers who lost their lives during WWI, and see the great Book of Remembrance.

Open the doors to one of the most striking architectural masterpieces of our time. Start your journey in the Grand Hall, housing the largest collection of totem poles in the world, take a trip back through 1,000 years of Canadian history in Canada Hall, and come face to face with 27 fascinating people whose decisions and actions helped shape Canada into the nation it is today.

Ready, set, bowl! Enjoy an evening of bowling at Merivale's high-tech, fun-filled, bowling centre.

One of the most widely recognized streets in Canada, Sussex Drive is home to a number of important sites, including embassies for countries such as USA, Japan, and France. Driving alongside the Ottawa river, you will see the National Art Gallery of Canada, the Notre Dame Basilica, the Royal Canadian Mint, the National Research Council of Canada, Rideau Hall and, the most famous address in Canada, the Prime Minister’s Residence at 24 Sussex Drive.

Visit Rideau Hall for an educational tour of the historic residence. Your guide outlines the role and responsibilities of the Governor General within our parliamentary system and society. Civics and history lessons gain a sense of place with a visit to where our Governors General have lived and worked since Confederation in 1867. On the tour of the Hall’s public rooms, imagine what it must be like to live within these grand walls.