Why You Should Visit Canada’s Capital Region!
This post is sponsored by Canadian Heritage programs in Canada’s Capital Region
Originally published October 2024
Experience the rich tapestry of Canada’s history, culture, and governance through placed-based learning and field trip excursions. If you’re looking for an ideal destination this spring and summer, especially for an end-of-the-year trip, look no further than Canadian Heritage programs in Canada’s Capital Region. This vibrant area offers an array of educational opportunities that spark curiosity and encourage adventure!
What Makes It Unique?
The pride of our nation, the capital region, features a unique collection of experiences. With numerous venues to explore, you can engage with various aspects of the curriculum—all offered in both of Canada’s official languages, English and French. Plus, all the programs are free, making it a budget-friendly way to enrich students’ learning!
Featured Field Trips:
Parliament Hill
- What can you do there? Discover the monuments and symbols that bring Canada’s history and political past to life. Take an interactive guided tour as you stroll the grounds and observe Canada’s political landscape come to life. Engage in fun, competitive games while deepening your understanding of the nation’s governance.
- Curriculum Connections: History, Social Studies
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 5–8 (Ontario)
- What is the cost: Free!
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Reservations: Required
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Capital Throwback Machine
- What can you do there? Fire up that time machine! Teams of students will grab their maps and set off on a self-guided adventure, completing fun challenges, and connecting the Capital’s historical past with its dynamic present. Explore iconic spots like Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the National War Memorial, and Major’s Hill Park, uncovering the stories that shaped our nation.
- Curriculum Connections: Canadian History, Civics and Citizenship (Ontario); 20th Century History (Québec)
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 9–12 (Ontario)
- What is the cost: Free!
- Reservations: None
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Mission: Capital
- What can you do there? Get ready for an exciting self-guided adventure that whisks you back in time to investigate the people, places, and events that helped build our Capital. Your team will visit mission sites, solve fun puzzles, and complete challenges along the way.
- Curriculum Connections: History
- Recommended Grade Levels: Grades 7–8 (Ontario)
- What is the cost: Free!
- Reservations: None
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Click! Photo Treasure Hunt
- What can you do there? Join this program in partnership with the Bytown Museum, where students explore the Capital’s symbols and treasures through photography! Equipped with a map and a series of fun clues, students must hunt for the answers while creatively photographing themselves in front of each location.
- Bonus: Cameras are provided, and each class will receive a digital copy of all their photos to cherish and share. Plus, the program is available for both daytime and evening bookings, perfect for capturing stunning night shots of the city’s illuminated landmarks!
- Curriculum Connections: History, Social Studies, Art
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 7–8 (Ontario)
- What is the cost: Free!
- Duration: 90-120 minutes
- Reservations: Required
- Book now
Book your school visit now and give your students a unique experience exploring Canada’s Capital Region!