| Arts
• Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography
| The Canadian
Museum of Contemporary Photography showcases the work of Canada's
most dynamic photographers in a diverse and everchanging schedule
of events. CMCP offers guided tours, meet the Artist Tours,
lectures, workshops and other special events. |
• Carleton University Art Gallery
• National Gallery of Canada
| The National
Gallery of Canada offers students and teachers the opportunity
to discover and learn about original works of art in a magnificent
building. The Gallery houses the largest collection of Canadian
and European art in Canada, and also holds important collections
of contemporary art, Inuit art, photographs, prints, drawings,
and media arts. |
Science
• Agriculture Museum
| Visit the museum
that is a modern working farm right in the city! See, feel
and learn about the animals and plants that provide us with
food, fibre and other agricultural products. Special theme
and festival days complement the school programs. |
• Bearbrook Farm Resort & Exotic Animal Park
• Canada Science and Technology Museum
School programs
directly linked to curriculums are designed to extend and
enhance the classroom experience giving students the opportunity
for active, hands-on participation.
K-12 book man restaurant/cafeteria |
• Canadian Museum of Nature
| CMN's natural
history collections are one of the most comprehensive sources
of information on the natural world of Canada. The Museum
has embarked on a major renewal project to the building that
houses its exhibitions. Exhibitions will close and others
will open as the work progresses. The Museum also offers ongoing
educational programming. |
• Captiva Farms
| Enjoy horseback
riding at its best, come ride 40 kilometers of trails through
the panoramic mountains and hillside of the Gatineau. Captiva
Farms, with a petting zoo, is a popular choice for large or
small groups. |
• Centrale des Rapides-Farmers
• Geological Survey of Canada
| The interactive
displays and videos in Logan Hall will introduce you to the
exciting history of this organization, and to the fascinating
rocks, minerals, meteorites and fossils in its collection
from Canada and other countries. |
• Laflèche Caves
| In the heart
of Val-des Monts, only 25 minutes from Ottawa-Hull, Laflèche
Caves offer a unique opportunity to explore a mysterious underground
world. The caves are among the most impressive in Canada,
taking you through 420 metres of dry and spacious underground
galleries with an astonishing array of twisting corridors,
spacious chambers, and impressive domes and pits.Winter provides
a fairyland of giant ice stalagmites. |
Recreation
• Baseball (Lynx)
• Chutes Coulonge
• Chutes de Plaisance
• CINÉPLUS (Canadian Museum of
Civilization)
| CINÉPLUS
is the only theatre in North America to combine the IMAX,
OMNIMAX and IMAX HD technologies. The giant screens, ten times
the size of conventional movie screens, show an image of stunning
clarity, and surround the visitor with brilliant, absorbing
images. |
• Esprit Rafting Adventures
| Learn the history
and folklore of logging while whitewater rafting both channels
of the Ottawa River in 14' self-bailing rafts. Historic guided
canoe trips in Algonquin Park. Join us at our International
Hostel for meals, camping and lodging packages. |
• Fun Junction
| CyberDome is
a high tech entertainment centre, featuring Laserforce, Laser
tag with over 200 games, including Motion Simulators and Motion
Theatres, MultiGaming Pods, Virtual Reality games and rides.
Party rooms are available for special events. |
• Gerry & Isobel's Country Pleasures
| Café/Tea
room, gift shop and outdoor equipment rentals including cross-country
skis, snow shoes and bikes.We're just 15 minutes north of
downtown Ottawa/Hull in Gatineau Park. |
• Hockey (Senators)
• Kanata Leisure Center (wave pool)
| Leisure-wave
pool, two-story corkscrew waterslide, hot tubs, sauna, ondeck
eating area, snack-bar, and sundeck.Hall facilities are also
available for rental. |
• Laser Quest
| Laser Quest
is live action laser tag at its best! This exciting world
of laser adventure is unbeatable for corporate, social or
group outings. Laser Quest is interactive, multi-level, intense
fun for ages 7 to 77. |
• Ottawa Adventures
| 22 years of
experience, and the national winner of the tourism Grand Prix
1997. Only 60 minutes from the National Capital Region, with
shuttle service available. Raft the mighty Ottawa River on
The Classic River Trip, the fun and educational Family River
Tour, and/or Guide Your Own Raft! |
• Ottawa Riverboat Company
| The ORBC owns
and operates the 280 passenger Sea Prince 11 and the 130 passenger
MV Senator for daily sightseeing and exclusive charter service
on the Ottawa River.Also, the 65 MV Chambly provides cruises
on the Gatineau river to the village of Wakefield, Québec.
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• Parc Marie-Victorin
| Parc Marie-Victorin
has chosen to live with its environment. It is one of the
few public gardens in Québec to be cared for in an
ecological way. In harmony with the natural environment, it
shares and offers to nature lovers not only guided tours of
the gardens but also an initiation to the processes of recycling
industry at Cascades. Its goal being to make the population
aware of its living environment, the park has an exhibition
and animation centre, as well as 29 acres of thematic gardens.
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• Paul's Boat Lines
| Paul's Boat
Lines is the original boat tour operator on the Rideau Canal
and the Ottawa river.We provide the most comprehensive and
panoramic tours of the Capital.With our regularly scheduled
daily departures, we feel confident we can fit into any visitors'
schedule. |
• Pinto Valley Ranch
| Largest riding
ranch in Ontario (1/2 hour west of Ottawa). 140 horses of
all kinds, a large hall/ snack-bar, lots of acres to roam
in, a yearly rodeo, free large petting zoo, and wagon rides.
Great family fun! |
• RentABike
| We offer escorted
bicycle tours of the Rideau Canal, Rockcliffe Park and the
Ottawa River. |
• River Run Rafting and Paddling Center
| River Run offers
raft trips, and kayak and canoe instruction on the Ottawa
River, 90 minutes west of Ottawa. Camping, cabin rentals and
meals also available. Advance reservations required. |
• Skating on the Rideau Canal
• Storyland Family Park
• Wilderness Tours Whitewater Rafting
| Wilderness Tours
- the leading whitewater rafting and kayaking company on the
Ottawa River since 1975. Rafting is an exciting way to experience
the power of a moving river, develop an appreciation for wilderness
and conservation. Other teaching outcomes: historical insight,
geography, physical exercise, paddling and whitewater skills.
Special programs for school, youth and scouting groups. Rafting
or flatwater Voyageur canoeing. |
History and Culture
• Billings Estate Museum
| The Billings
Estate Museum was built between 1827 - 1829 and is one of
Ottawa's oldest houses. The site includes several outbuildings
and a cemetery located on 8.4 acres of parkland. |
• Bus Tour of Ottawa
• Canada Aviation Museum
| Aviation is
a wonderful part of Canadian history! The Canada Aviation
Museum is home to a unique collection of aircraft illustrating
the full sweep of aeronautical history in this country. Learning
and fun are combined through our numerous educational programs. |
• Canadian Children's Museum
| The Canadian
Children's Museum promotes intercultural understanding. Our
school programs offer your group interactive experiences covering
a wide range of topics which enhance your curriculum. Both
our guided and self-guided workshops include dynamic, role-playing
components and activities which characterize people wherever
they live. |
• Canadian Museum of Civilization
| Free with admission,
interactive programming in the main Museum adds spice to your
school year with programs designed specifically for school
groups. Meet your learning outcomes while letting your students
experience Canadian history and the heritage of our First
Peoples. With the help of one of our volunteer educators,
your students will learn by doing, whether it's through handling
artifacts, making crafts or interacting with historical characters.
Our starting point is your curriculum, and each program has
built-in linkages to areas like Language, Arts, Social Studies,
Math, Science and Technology. Naturally, we custom-fit the
program to meet the needs of your students age group and specific
interests. |
• Canadian War Museum
| Since 1880,
the Canadian War Museum has served in one form or another
as Canada's national military museum. Based initially on a
collection of battlefield mementos of the Canadian militia,
it has grown until presently, it is an internationally recognized
military museum that examines the full historical range of
the Canadian military experience. Through exhibits, publications,
education and film programs and special ceremonial events,
it seeks to enrich the knowledge of the Canadian public. |
• Capital Quiz
| Capital Quiz
is an event that actively engages students, challenges their
intellect and stimulates their curiosity. It's a fast-paced
and upbeat hour of fun, information and discovery about Canadian
achievement and the National Capital Region. Capital Quiz
relates to many subjects found in school curricula, and has
been tested with youth and teachers. It reinforces the idea
that students have the opportunity to shape their country
and their world in years to come. |
• Carman Trails International Hostel
| Carman Trails
Hostel is located just 25 minutes north of Ottawa/Hull, beside
the beautiful Gatineau Park. There are 200 km of marked trails
providing world class opportunities for hiking, mountain biking,
cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Carman Trails has green
class programs. |
• Centre d'Interprétation du
Patrimoine
| Three villages,
three eras: a permanent multimedia exhibit with the objective
of interpreting the collective memories of Plaisance. A journey
starting at the Weskarinis tribe, to the lost village of North
Nation Mills, and pursuing to the Plaisance of today and tomorrow.
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• Château Logue
| "A unique
forest museum” Over the years, the region of Maniwaki
has become world renowned for its excellent expertise, developed
by the Société de Conservation de l'Outaouais,
in forest protection. This expertise is the result of long
years of work and research by those to whom the responsibility
of protecting our forests was given. You will discover how,
over the years, relations between man, forests and fires have
evolved, and how man has used his knowledge to better protect
our common heritage, the forest. |
• Confederation Boulevard Tour
| Our step-on
guides will board your bus to give you a personalized tour
along Confederation Boulevard, Canada's discovery route. Your
guide will provide a colourful glimpse of the story of Canada
and will showcase a variety of national museums, historic
sites, monuments and parks. You'll see what makes our National
Capital different from other cities, and how it represents
all Canadians. Our guides are specialized in youth tours and
will stimulate the curiosity of your students by delving into
our fascinating history and showcasing Canadian achievements. |
• Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
| Cumberland Heritage
Village Museum, located 20 minutes east of Ottawa, is a recreation
of a historic village. Located on a 100-acre site, this museum
depicts life in a rural village at the turn of the century.
The village is distinctive in its portrayal of the way industrialization
and mechanization changed our way of life. The village has
over 20 timeless attractions. Also included with the village
are exhibits and special events that bring to life the period
of 1880-1935. |
• Currency Museum
| The Currency
Museum of the Bank of Canada traces the history and evolution
of money over the last 2,500 years. Seven galleries contain
portions of the National Collection, the most complete collection
of Canadiannotes and coins in the world. |
• Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar
Bush
| A 150-year old,
working, family-owned maple sugarbush, with 400 acres of forest
and an on-site restaurant. Open year round for group visits,
just 45 minutes west of Ottawa. |
• Laurier House National Historic Site
| This spacious
residence, built in 1878, is filled with a collection of furniture,
furnishings and memorabilia spanning more than fifty years
of occupancy by two of Canada's former prime ministers:Wilfrid
Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King. |
• MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre
| Year-round educational
programs and facilities. The Centre is open to school classes,
adult and continuing education, and community groups. It offers
educational programs, leadership development, adult programs,
nature camps (March break and summer), retreats and workshops,
professional development, and special occasions. |
• Montebello Train Station
| Built in 1931,
the Montebello Train Station now houses a visitor information
centre and an interpretation centre commemorating the railway
transportation era in the Petite-Nation region. |
• Musée des Pionniers
| The "Musée
des Pionniers" offers thousands of exhibits from the
beginning of this century. Tools and old agricultural machinery
are located in a modern "old" shed near the La Petite-Nation
river. A heritage «promenade » allows visitors
to survey more than 30 old houses. |
• Oakroads
• Parliament Hill - Centre Block Tours
| Visit the centre
stage of Canadian democracy! During your guided tour, you
may see the Senate and the House of Commons, the Hall of Honour
and the Library of Parliament. Your tour will begin in the
Visitor Welcome Centre. Located on the ground floor of Centre
Block, the Visitor Welcome Centre is designed to orient visitors
before their tour.While you wait for our guided visit to begin,
you can explore a small varied-media exhibit which describes
the history, roles and functions of Canada's parliamentarians.
Visitor security on the tour is enhanced with a security screening
system similar to those used in airports. |
• Parliament Hill - "Discover the
Hill" School Program
| Make the most
of your visit to Parliament Hill with a perfect complement
to the indoor tour of the Centre Block. This outdoor program
has a site interpreter guiding young people around the grounds
of Parliament Hill on an interactive journey into Canada's
past, present and future. Students will discover Parliament's
role in reflecting our past (monuments, statues, documents,
etc. ), shaping our present (its role as the seat of government,
etc.), and determining our future (laws, etc.). |
• Parliament Hill - In the Footsteps
of Great Canadians
| This outdoor
guided tour leads visitors to statues of former Prime Ministers,
helps people discover how these historic figures shaped Canada's
past, present and future and reveals the national significance
of their actions. Learn more about the themes, visions and
achievements of five great Prime Ministers. |
• Parliament Hill - Peace Tower
| Top off your
visit with a view of Canada's Capital Region from the Peace
Tower observation deck. Groups can also visit the Memorial
Chamber, which houses a special collection of books commemorating
Canada's war dead. (Visits in the Peace Tower and Memorial
Chamber are on a first come, first served basis. Please note
that the tower closes half an hour before the last Centre
Block Tour.) |
• Prime Minister's House
• RCMP Musical Ride Tours
| Guided tours
of the stables, Riding School, Farrier Shop, Tack Room and
horses. 30 minute walking tour. Lots of information about
the Musical Ride, breeding farm, recruiting, etc. |
• Rideau Hall - Governor General's House
| Official Residence
of the Governor General of Canada. Official residence and
workplace of Governors General of Canada since 1865, Rideau
Hall welcomes visiting royalty, heads of State and Canadians
from all walks of life. Ceremonies for the Order of Canada,
Bravery Awards and other honours also take place at Rideau
Hall. |
• Royal Canadian Mint
| Canada's national
mint, on historic Sussex Drive.View over $1 million worth
of gold bullion on display! Take a guided tour to learn how
coins are produced, or browse through our Boutique, filled
with our products. Something for your coin collection, a special
gift, or a souvenir of your visit. |
• Saint Patrick's Basilica
| Founded in 1855,
the oldest parish in Ottawa serving English speaking Catholics
was completed and blessed in 1875. The interior modern Gothic
design has been enriched by sacred paintings, stained glass
windows, a Casavant pipe Organ, marble altars, pulpit, communion
railings, and statues. |
• Scenic Railtour -Hull-Chelsea-Wakefield
| A scenic railtour
on board one of Canada's last authentic steam trains. Tour
guides and musicians accompany you on this 2 or 5 hour journey. |
• The Haunted Walk of Ottawa
| Every city had
its share of ghost stories, and Ottawa is no exception. Visit
the city’s downtown neighbourhood by lantern-light and
walk death row to the last working gallows in Canada at the
former Carleton County Jail. The Original Haunted Walk of
Ottawa, Ghost and the Gallows and the Crime and Punishment
tours combines local history and real-life ghost stories to
create an unforgettable experience for your students. |
• Walking Tour of Ottawa
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