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Ottawa Explorer
St. Joseph Catholic School | Cassandra Kurnik
Students will immerse themselves in the heart of Canada’s capital. They will explore and learn about Canada’s culture, heritage, Parliament and more.
Activities & Attractions
- Tour of Parliament and attendance at Question Period.
- Laser Quest and arcade games at Fun Haven.
- Walking tour of downtown Ottawa landmarks.
- Guided tour of the Royal Canadian Mint.
- Driving tour of Sussex Drive to view embassies
- Visit the RCMP stables
- Tour of the Supreme Court of Canada, including a mock trial.
- Tour of the Canadian War Museum.
- Exploration of Byward Market.
Trip Details
Accommodations
- 2 nights’ accommodation at Ottawa Area Hotel
- Quadruple accommodation for students
- Double accommodation for staff
Meals
- 2 breakfasts included in tour cost
- 2 dinners included in tour cost
- Lunches are not included in tour cost. Please pack lunch from home on the first day
Transportation
- 1 x private coach bus for duration of trip- equipped with A/C, T.V & DVD players, on-board washroom (56 passenger limit).
Additional Personnel
- 1 Evolve Tours Leaders
- Night Security from 10 PM – 6 AM
Exclusives
- Pre and Post trip curriculum
- Creative trip programming and leadership activities
- Optional Videography and Photography
- Forever Green by Evolve Tours- Carbon Offset this whole trip (ask for details)
Insurance
- Optional: Add $39 for Medical insurance, baggage, cancellation and trip interruption coverage.
Package Price is based on
- Prices subject to availability and change until contract signed
- Total Package price may vary if number of paying customers changes
- This quote expires October 30th, 2024
- Happy with what you see? Sign a 2-year contract with Evolve and pay the same rate for two years. Ask us for more information. *Based on same group size
Itinerary
Day 1:
8:00 AM: Meet at the school and load luggage onto the bus.
8:30 AM: Depart for Ottawa via Kingston. Stops along the way for washroom breaks, snacks, and lunch.
11:30 AM: Stop for lunch en route.
1:45 PM: Meet Evolve Guides at Confederation Building. Tour of Parliament and Question Period – organized by the school. Meet MP’s Executive Assistant at the Visitor Welcome Centre.
3:30 PM: Check in at hotel.
5:00 PM: Depart for dinner at Chances R.
7:00 PM: Enjoy Laser Quest and arcade games at Fun Haven.
8:30 PM: Depart for the hotel.
Day 2:
8:00 AM: Breakfast as a group at the hotel.
9:00 AM: Depart for a walking tour of downtown Ottawa, including the National War Memorial, Rideau Canal, Chateau Laurier, and Parliament Hill, led by your Evolve Tours director.
10:30 AM: Guided tour of the Royal Canadian Mint.
11:30 AM: Lunch at Rideau Centre.
1:30 PM: Driving tour of Sussex Drive to see numerous embassies, Rideau Hall, and the Prime Minister’s Residence.
2:30 PM: Visit the RCMP Stables
4:00 PM: Guided tour of the Supreme Court of Canada, including a mock trial.
5:30 PM: Dinner
7:30 PM: Return to the hotel.
Day 3:
8:00 AM: Breakfast as a group at the hotel. Check-out and load luggage onto the bus.
9:00 AM: Guided tour of the Canadian War Museum.
11:30 AM: Lunch and leisure time at Byward Market.
1:00 PM: Depart for home. Stops for washroom breaks, snacks, and stretching.
6:00 PM: Approximate arrival time at the school.
