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Canadian democracy takes centre stage as our popular Ottawa program helps students appreciate our multicultural and bilingual capital region. Itineraries introduce students to our government in action, including a meeting with their Member of Parliament, and focus on Ottawa’s role in students’ everyday life.
In addition to being a social experience for students, Ottawa lends itself to an appreciation and understanding of Canadian history. Each year, the thousands of young people travelling with us to Ottawa cannot help but become better informed, and hopefully, more involved citizens.
Spring Itinerary: Three-Day Guided Spring Tour
 from $269 DAY ONE
Morning: On route to Ottawa, an optional stop can be made in Kingston for a guided tour of Fort Henry or in Morrisburg for a visit at Upper Canada Village (extra). Afternoon: Arrive in the National Capital Region. Visit the Museum of Civilization where students participate in a facts-finding rally in the History Hall and live the excitement of an Omnimax Evening: Choose from a buffet Tex-Mex dinner at Lone Star Ranch with western activities or a guided tour of the mid 19th century Carleton Jail where you hear tales of strange occurrences and ghostly visitations (extra). Ranch is free-of-charge if booked prior to October 31. DAY TWO Afternoon: Lunch at the Byward Market or Sparks Street Mall, followed by shopping if time permits. Guided tour of Centre Block, Canada’s House of Parliament, including the House of Commons, the Senate, the Hall of Honour, the Library of Parliament and the Peace Tower. Groups may wish to attend Question Period or meet with their Member of Afterwards, there’s an Orienteering Rally of the statues and monuments on Parliament Hill. Schools can opt to visit either the Supreme Court or Rideau Hall before returning to freshen up for dinner. Evening: The highlight of the tour for the students is the Keating dance. Beginning with a buffet dinner the evening continues with Karaoke and special activities. DAY THREE Afternoon: There is still time for last minute sightseeing or picture taking before leaving for home.
Winter Itinerary: Three-Day Guided Winter Tour
from $219 DAY ONE
Afternoon: Spend the afternoon on Parliament Hill. Students attend Question Period in the House of Commons and meet with your Member of Parliament. Afterwards there is a guided tour of the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings, including the House of Commons, the Senate, the Hall of Honour, the Library and a ride to the top of the Peace Tower. Check into the hotel. Evening: Skate on the Rideau Canal, the World’s longest and most beautiful rink. Afterwards students enjoy a beaver tail and hot chocolate to warm up. No charge if trip is booked prior to October 30. DAY TWO Afternoon: Visit the Museum of Civilization and enjoy the thrill of an Omnimax film (extra). Evening: A Tex-Mex buffet at Lone Star Ranch followed by a sleigh ride through the woods, snow volleyball, ice skating and hot chocolate around the camp fire (extra). DAY THREE Afternoon: Leave for home.
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