Ottawa & Montréal Four Day Spring Tour

Step inside the historic building where the Canadian Mint was first founded back in 1908. Discover the craftsmanship of coin production, learn about the new and improved technology associated with money making and see examples of hand-crafted commemorative coins, gold bullion coins, and medals.

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.

If an old-fashioned, down-home Texas time is what you're looking for, then the Lone Star Ranch is the place for you! Feast on an authentic fajita buffet (with all the fixin's!) and then enjoy an evening of wacky western activities, team building and line dancing.

Explore the statues and learn about the monuments in Parliament Hill's open-air gallery by joining an orienteering rally.

Reaching out of the landscape toward Parliament Hill, the Canadian War Museum is a stunning masterpiece of architectural design. Learn respect for the men and women who serve in the military through a vast collection of military artifacts and impressive works of art.

Walk in the footsteps of some of Canada's most influential decision-makers during a guided tour of the Supreme Court of Canada. And who better to lead the tour than a current law student? Learn all about Canada's justice system and how decisions that affect all Canadians are made as you tour this impressive building.

During this guided tour of the National Gallery of Canada, one of the architectural jewels of Ottawa, you’ll experience works by Vincent Van Gogh, the Group of Seven, and Pablo Picasso among other priceless works of art. Afterwards students explore the gallery independently.

Your Tour Director leads the students on a walking tour like no other, featuring our ONE OF A KIND Ottawa animations. Get ready to sing, play games and perform skits to bring the history of our nation's capital to life.

When he saw his church completed, the Protestant architect of the Notre Dame Basilica was so inspired that he converted to Catholicism. The blue-and-gold interior certainly is inspiring: practically every bit of the immense wooden church is covered in gold leaf. The imported stained-glass windows show the history of Montreal, further illustrated by the statues of famous residences outside. This famous Basilica helps demonstrate how the church played an important role in Canada’s history.

Overlooking the city of Montréal, Mont Royal boasts breathtaking views from the highest point in the city. Considered to be the oldest protected area in Québec, this large urban park was designed by celebrated landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Inspired by “the poetic charms of natural scenery,” the park would be his only creation in Canada. Students can experience the public sculptures, paintings and installations, explore Smith House, the Chalet and the Beaver Lake Pavilion, and see a cross originally erected in 1643 to give thanks to God for saving the colony from a flood.

Enjoy a hearty authentic Québecois meal complete with traditional music and entertainment. After dinner there is a presentation on the production of maple syrup including a taffy pull.

This famous bagel shop in Montréal was first opened in 1957 by Myer Lewkowicz, who brought his now famous bagel recipe over from Eastern Europe. Sit inside this famous 50 year old bakery and sink your teeth into one of the deliciously doughy bagels loaded with cream cheese.