Canada Social Studies Educational Travel

CANADA

 

A unique educational experience. Whether you teach French, history, Geography, art, Science and Social Studies or another subject, our itineraries will help you meet your teaching objectives. Our unique trips introduce students to the history and culture of Canada. Through visits to key historical places, your students will learn about some of the country’s most distinctive aspects.

 

Québec City
Introduce students to Québec’s history, geography, and their current role in the Canadian family.

Hotels: 3 star hotels
Meals: Two meals per day, breakfast and dinner.
Transport: Air-conditioned motor coach
Entrance Fees: Included
Objectives:

  • Walking tour of Upper Town & role playing on Dufferin Terrace
  • Walking tour of Lower Town & role playing in Place Royale
  • Plains of Abraham battlefield workshop
  • The Making of the Québec Experience
  • Tour of Beaupre Coast
  • Visit to Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre Basilica
  • Visit to Montmorency Falls
  • Musee de L’Abeille film & Safari
  • Musee de Cuivre visit & workshop
  • Historic Facts Finding Rally through the streets of Québec

 Highlights
-- Musee du Fort (sound & light show on the battle of 1759) – Albert Gilles Copper Museum – Musee de l’Abeille – Guided tour of La Citadelle – Costume workshop at Artillery Park – Living History Workshop (historical skits with costumes) – Guided tour of Le Vieux Port de Québec Interpretation Centre – Montmorency Falls one-way cable car & visit – Visit Canyon Sainte-Anne – Visit Museum of Civilization (exhibits in French only)

 

Ottawa
See the centre stage of Canadian democracy as your tour takes you to the House of Commons, the Senate and the Library. Top off your visit with a view from the Peace Tower

Nights: San Sebastian (7)
Hotels: 3 star hotels
Meals: Two meals per day, breakfast and dinner.
Transport: Air-conditioned motor coach
Entrance Fees: Included
Objectives:

  • Orienteering Rally on Parliament Hill
  • Tour of Centre Block
  • Walking tour of Embassy Row
  • Tour of Sussex Drive
  • Canadian Museum of Civilization Workshop
  • Cineplus IMAX
  • Historical walking tour of downtoen Ottawa and the Byward Market
  • Guided tour of the Supreme Court

 Highlights
-- Visit the Peace Tower – Indoor guided tour of Rideau Hall – Outdoor guided tour of the Grounds of Rideau Hall – Visit the National Gallery – Visit Gatineau Park – Visit the National Archives – Shopping at the Rideau Centre or the Byward Market – Currency Museum – Visit to the Canada and the World Pavilion.

Optional activities (Additional Cost)
-- Visit the Canadian War Museum – Visit the Royal Canadian Mint – Guided tour of the National Aviation Museum – Visit the Museum of Science and Technology – Visit the Canadian Museum of Nature – Guided tour of the National Gallery – Guided tour of the Laurier House

 

Montréal
Introduce students to the fantastic diversity of Canada's second largest city, and learn about Montréal's history and current place in international affairs.

Hotels: 3 star hotels
Meals: Two meals per day, breakfast and dinner.
Transport: Air-conditioned motor coach
Entrance Fees: Included
Objectives:

  • Rural outing into the regions of Sainte-Rose and Sainte-Eustache
  • Walking tour of Old Montréal
  • Beaver Lake and Mount Royal Lookout
  • St Joseph’s Oratory
  • Eco or Space Oratory
  • Eco or Space program

Highlights
-- Comodome’s Space Science Centre – Gemini Programme at Cosmodome’s Space Camp Training Centre -- Guided tour and H2O Workshop at the Bisosphere – Parc de la Rivere-des Mille Illes – Visit the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History – Guided tour of the Olympic Stadium and funicular ride – Guided tour of the Bell Centre

 

Victoria
Full of colourful characters and enthralling tales, the city's history is carefully preserved in its many historic sites and heritage buildings. From the Parliament Buildings and the distinctive architecture of the city's churches and historic cemeteries to the gun batteries of a former military fort and the fairy-tale turrets of an historic castle. Also combine your trip to Victoria with the cosmopolitan excitement of Vancouver.

Hotels: 3 star hotels
Meals: Two meals per day, breakfast and dinner.
Transport: Air-conditioned motor coach
Entrance Fees: Included

Highlights
-- Legislative Buildings – The Fairmount Empress – Bastion Square – Chinatown – Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse – Butchart Gardens – Market Square – Ross Bay Cemetery – Sooke Regional Museum – Craigdarroch Castle – Point Ellice House – Helmcken House – Carr House – Craigflower Manor & School house