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Highlights of Ottawa School Trip
Willowdale Middle School | Lauren Ziebell
EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH TRAVEL SINCE 2006
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
- Guided tour of the Parliament buildings
- Participate in Tree Top Trekking at Camp Fortune
- Discover the Rideau Centre for shopping and lunch
- Take a walking tour in Downtown Ottawa and learn more about the Rideau Lock System, the National War Memorial, and the Parliament Buildings
- Guided tour of the Museum of History
- Participate in a mock trial and guided tour of the Supreme Court
- Roll your way to glory in an Evolve Bowling Tournament!
- Lunch and exploration time in Canada’s famous and historical Byward Market
- Spend an evening at the always-favourite Fun Haven
- Tour of the Canadian Museum of Nature
**Make sure to ask your Evolve rep if there are any adjustments you wish to make to your itinerary**
Trip Details
Accommodations
- 2 nights’ accommodation at Ottawa’s Algonquin College Residences
- Quadruple accommodation for students
- Single 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
- 3-4 x private coach bus for duration of trip- equipped with A/C, T.V & DVD players, on-board washroom (56 passenger limit).
Additional Personnel
- 2-3 Evolve Tours Leaders
- Night Security from 10 PM – 6 AM
Exclusives
- 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
- Does not include airline baggage fees if applicable
- Tips for drivers and guides are appreciated
- This quote expires Nov 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:
Depart for Ottawa
8:15 AM Meet at school, load luggage and depart.
8:30 AM Depart for Ottawa via Kingston! Stops along the way for washroom breaks, snacks, and stretching.
11:15 AM Arrive in Kingston! Stop for Lunch en route in Kingston (Division Street).
12:15 PM Depart for Ottawa.
2:00 PM Participate in a tour of the Canadian Museum of Nature
3 groups: 2:00 PM, 2:15 PM, and 2:30 PM
3:30 PM Participate in a Tour of Parliament
5:00 PM Depart for dinner.
5:45 PM Enjoy a group dinner.
7:30 PM Roll your way to glory in an Evolve Bowling Tournament!
8:30 PM Depart.
9:00 PM Arrive at our accommodations and check in for the evening. Residence & Conference Centre – Ottawa West – Algonquin College. Security on duty from 10 PM – 6 AM.
Day 2:
Enjoy Ottawa
7:00 AM Breakfast as a group at the Algonquin College. The group will be split into three smaller groups for the rest of the day.
BUS 1
8:00 AM Depart.
9:00 AM Participate in Tree Top Trekking at Camp Fortune.
12:15 PM Depart.
12:45 PM Enjoy lunch and shopping at the Rideau Centre.
2:30 PM Depart on a driving tour of Sussex Drive to see numerous Embassies, Rideau Hall, and the Prime Minister’s Residence. Disembark to visit the National War Memorial and Rideau Canal, time pending.
4:00 PM Take a self-guided tour of the Canadian War Museum.
BUS 2
9:15 AM Depart.
10:00 AM Take a self-guided tour of the Canadian War Museum.
11:00 AM Depart.
11:30 AM Enjoy lunch and shopping at the Rideau Centre.
12:45 PM Depart.
1:30 PM Participate in Tree Top Trekking at Camp Fortune.
4:30 PM Depart.
BUS 3
8:45 AM Depart.
9:30 AM Arrive at the Supreme Court and enjoy a guided tour.
10:30 AM Depart on a driving tour of Sussex Drive to see numerous Embassies, Rideau Hall, and the Prime Minister’s Residence. Disembark to visit the National War Memorial and Rideau Canal, time pending.
12:00 PM Enjoy lunch and shopping at the Rideau Centre.
1:30 PM Depart.
2:00 PM Take a self-guided tour of the Canadian War Museum.
3:30 PM Leisure time at Byward Market.
ALL GROUPS
5:30 PM Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant.
7:00 PM Depart.
7:30 PM Arrive at Fun Haven. Then, enjoy playing Laser Quest, and all the arcade games at Fun Haven!
9:30 PM Arrive back at the Residences and rest for the night. Security on duty from 10 PM – 6 AM.
Day 3:
Return Home
7:00 AM Enjoy breakfast as a group at the Residences. Check-out and load luggage onto the bus. The group will be split into three smaller groups for the morning.
BUS 1
9:45 AM Depart.
10:30 AM Arrive at the Supreme Court and enjoy a guided tour.
11:30 AM Lunch and leisure time at Byward Market.
BUS 2
9:00 AM Depart.
9:30 AM Depart on a driving tour of Sussex Drive to see numerous Embassies, Rideau Hall, and the Prime Minister’s Residence. Disembark to visit the National War Memorial and Rideau Canal, time pending.
11:00 AM Arrive at the Supreme Court and enjoy a guided tour.
12:00 PM Lunch and leisure time at Byward Market.
BUS 3
8:00 AM Depart.
9:00 AM Participate in Tree Top Trekking at Camp Fortune.
ALL GROUPS
1:00 PM Say goodbye to Ottawa and depart for home. Stops for restrooms, stretching, and snacks en route.
6:00 PM Approximate arrival time at school
