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EduTravel for Credit provides high school students in Ontario with a safe, fun and engaging learning experience while travelling the world.

MORE THAN A CLASSROOM

Students earn transferable credits with the course content and assessments that connect directly to destinations, activities and workshops, guided tours, field studies, novels and readings.

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Students gain experience in social/emotional development as they live, travel and study with peers, giving them a greater sense of independence and freedom and the ability to grow as global citizens.

Certified Teachers and Principals are hired to ensure student safety and to oversee the integrity of course instruction and assessment and to prepare students for their next level.

Programs feature extensively planned itineraries packed with both educational and recreational activities. Costs include all group excursions, ensuring everyone shares the same exciting experience.

We use a model that breaks away from the traditional classroom, giving students the opportunity to learn from new, first-hand encounters and make meaningful applications to the real world.

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Educational tours faq, q. what are educational tours.

Educational tours are study trips made to provide immersive learning experiences that go above and beyond the traditional classroom. At EduTravel, our tours take students to exciting destinations that elevate the learning in a particular course, offering students the chance to explore new cultures and environments, resulting in a deeper learning experience that has real-world implications – all while earning high school credits and coming away with a lifelong love of learning and travel.

Q. What are the benefits of educational tours?

In short, travel education programs lead to immersive experiential learning that stays with a student long after the trip is complete. Students gain an authentic understanding of the world on educational tours; hands-on learning encourages critical thinking and cultural awareness and often leads to a more passionate, exciting learning experience! Our tours have been built from the ground up to combine curriculum enhancement with adventure, leading to an engaging and memorable learning experience. Our educational travel programs also offer students the chance to explore the destination in their free time under the guidance of our qualified staff.

Q. What does ‘travel for credit’ mean?

Just like it sounds, it means that students get to travel the world while earning high school credits that will set them up for success and get a leg up on completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. These credits are universally recognized by school boards and private schools, and are a great tool to help students reach their academic goals. Think of it as a fun, exciting way to complete a high school education or add a credit to their transcript.

Q. Are student travel programs safe?

Our trips are the perfect combination of allowing students to gain a sense of independence and a taste for post-secondary life, while still being in a structured and safe environment. Safety is our number one priority. Each group is led by certified educators and follows strict safety procedures so that students are cared for at all times. Our educators and trip leaders are seasoned professionals who have often completed these trips dozens of times – you can rest easy knowing that your child is in good hands.

Q. What destinations offer trips?

You can choose from a variety of different destinations, each chosen for its combination of educational value as it relates to the course of study and excitement factor. From historical sites in Europe to beautiful vistas in South America, our student travel programs are highly curated to bring the subject matter to life and to offer something for everybody. Every destination offers students the opportunity to travel to a faraway place that has a unique connection to the subject. For instance, we offer travel education programs on biology in the Galapagos Islands, where students can see and feel exactly what Darwin experienced all those decades past.

Q. How can I enroll in a travel for credit program?

Easy – visit our website, choose from our program options, and follow the enrollment process. Our team is ready to assist with any questions you may have. See below in the FAQ for a full list of our educational travel programs.

Q. Do all student travel programs at EduTravel offer credits?

Yes! Every single one of our student travel programs offers high school credits crafted around ensuring students meet their learning objectives.

Q. How are the trips structured?

Our educational tours balance academic learning with cultural exploration. Each day includes educational activities, guided tours, cultural immersion opportunities and personal time for socializing and completing coursework.

Q. What support is provided during travel for credit tours?

During our trips, students get full support from Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Principals and Tour Directors, whether the help they need is academic, logistical, or emotional – we have amazing, caring staff members who support students throughout the trip.

Q. Is financial assistance available for Travel for Credit programs?

One of EduTravel’s core values is “total inclusiveness” which makes these programs equitable, accessible and inclusive. EduTravel offers an extensive bursary program that we run internally and offers thousands of dollars dedicated to assisting families that otherwise could not access our programs. No application that is submitted is denied funding. For a bursary application please email [email protected]

Q. Does everyone get a good grade?

It’s important to remember that this is still school – the classroom may have the Colosseum as the backdrop instead of a blackboard, but the focus of our student travel programs is education. That said, students often find it easier to excel when on our trips. Why? We’ve found over the years that the lower student-educator ratio helps make sure that every child is given the appropriate amount of attention they need to help them learn concepts at their own pace. What’s more, educators can alter their teaching strategies to better meet their students and their preferred learning styles. And here’s something we all know – when learning is fun, it’s a lot easier to retain the information you’re acquiring. Reading about Darwin’s trip through the Galapagos Islands and actually setting foot on them are vastly different experiences, and experiencing it firsthand really helps connect students to what they’re learning, creating a tangible and memorable learning experience that’s far less esoteric and far more relatable.

Q. Why choose EduTravel’s educational tours?

We are Canada’s leading Travel for Credit operator for a reason. We have issued over 12,000 credits with an immaculate track record of safety and student success! EduTravel for Credit has years of experience creating experiences that blend academic excellence with breathtaking travel experiences and total cultural immersion – all supported by a dedicated team of educators who have a passion for the subject, the location, and teaching in general!

Q. Does EduTravel offer financial assistance?

At EduTravel, we are deeply committed to making sure our programs are equitable and accessible to everyone, regardless of differing financial situations. We embrace the principle of total inclusiveness and are proud to offer a comprehensive bursary program. This is key to making our educational tours equitable and open to all, providing substantial financial support to families in need. To apply for a bursary, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Q. How can I sign up?!

Signing up for an EduTravel program is a breeze! Simply visit the Contact Us page on our website for specific inquiries or join one of our free virtual information sessions to learn more about the programs we have on offer. At EduTravel, we are passionate about transforming the learning experience into a life-shaping, eye-opening, perspective-granting journey. Start your EduTravel adventure today by reaching out.

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• World Religions in New York City – Grade 11
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• Biology in Ecuador and the Galapagos – Grade 11/12
• Canadian History in France – Grade 10
• Data Management in Ecuador and the Galapagos – Grade 12
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• English in the UK – Grade 11/12
• NBE Indigenous Voices – Grade 11

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Planning a Toronto class field trip, school trip, educational tour, or student tour? Let Great Adventure Tours experienced staff plan all of your student travel needs.

A student tour to Toronto offers your class "A world within a City!"

For the perfect view of Toronto Ride an elevator to the top of the world's largest free standing structure the CN Tower. !

These days it is hard enough being a teacher without also having to be a "travel agent", and that is why we are here !

These are just a few of the sites you can expect to see when you book your class field trip to Toronto with Great Adventure Tours. At Great Adventure Tours we offer 'One Stop Shopping For Teachers' , just give our experienced travel staff a call and let us design a customized class trip for you that will meet you and your schools needs..

Medieval Times Dinner - Tournament features an authentic medieval feast while the most noble knights battle to become the king's personal champion, cheer the brave knights on horseback as they compete in games of skill, and the joust.

Guided tour of Ontario Legislative Buildings – see government in action!

Ontario Science Center with IMAX Show . Take the plunge and discover over 800 high-tech, interactive exhibits through 13 multi-themed exhibition halls. Get carried away by our hands-on demonstrations and special events.

CN Tower - At 1,136 feet, the Indoor Observation Level is host to the most spectacular views of Toronto and surrounding areas. Escalate an additional 33 stories to the Space Deck - the world's highest observation gallery! Your descent to the to the Outdoor Observation Level is highlighted by a 360 degree outdoor viewing gallery with its new 5 inch thick GLASS FLOOR .

Vist the Playdium in Mississauga - includes 2 hours of time play and dining

Rogers Centre (former SkyDome) tour - view the playing field, home of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball, and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Your tour will take you through the team locker rooms, and many of the hidden corners of the stadium.

Royal Ontario Museum - Canada's largest museum, with six million objects in the ROM's collections, taking you through Ancient Egypt, Imperial Rome and Medieval Europe, and the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, one of the most important architectural projects of our time

Come and see why they call it Toronto, the Unlimited !

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Pizza Party Cruise with DJ – This is a great opportunity to enjoy the panoramic skyline of Toronto Harbour, Islands and City. A four hour Pizza Party, with salad and unlimited free Pop.

Free time for shopping on own at the Eaton Centre .

Matinee Performance of a Musical (Sound of Music) – One of the most beloved musicals of all time, opening in Toronto in October 2008. The score for the Sound of Music touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage.

Theater Workshop – Challenge your student's creativity by attending a postperformance question and answers periods and learn about themes and ideas behind musical/theatrical productions or have your students participate in Meet the Artist programs, workshops and hands-on activities facilitated by professional artist at one of Toronto's performance theaters.

Tour also includes a visit to Toronto's CN Tower and The Royal Museum.

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** Conditions Apply ** For more details contact us or take a few moments to fill out our Online Request for Quote. Great Adventure Tours is a proud member of SYTA (Student Youth Travel Association)

Planning a student field trip?

Planning a Toronto class field trip, school trip, educational tour, or student tour? Let Great Adventure Tours experienced staff plan the majority of your student travel needs.

A student tour to Toronto offers your class "A world within a City!"

For the ideal perspective on Toronto Ride a lift to the highest point of the world's largest free-standing structure the CN Tower. !

Nowadays it is troublesome just being a teacher without also becoming a "travel agent", and that is why we are here !

These are just a few of the sites you can impose to see when you book your class field trip to Toronto with Great Adventure Tours. At Great Adventure Tours we offer 'One Stop Shopping For Teachers' , just give our experienced travel team a call and let us plan a customized class trip for you that will engage you and your school's requirements..

Medieval Times Dinner - The tournament highlights an authentic medieval party while the noblest knights fight to turn into the lord's close to home victor, root for the fearless knights horseback as they contend in rounds of aptitude, and the joust.

Guided tour of Ontario Legislative Buildings – see government in action!

Ontario Science Center with IMAX Show . Take the plunge and find out over 800 advanced, interactive exhibits through thirteen multi-themed exhibition halls. Get over-excited by our active displays and special events.

CN Tower - At 1,136 feet, the Indoor Observation Level is host to the foremost panoramic views of Toronto and embracing areas. Step-up a further thirty-three stories to the Space Deck - the world's highest research gallery! Your lineage to the out of openings Observation Level highlights by a 360-degree out of doors viewing gallery with its new 5-inch thick GLASS FLOOR .

Vist the Playdium in Mississauga - includes 2 hours of time play and dining

Rogers Centre (former SkyDome) tour - see the sporting field, home of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball, and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Your tour will lead you within the team locker rooms, and numerous of the secluded ridges of the stadium.

Royal Ontario Museum - Canada's largest repository, with six million objects within the ROM's collections, taking you thru Ancient Egypt, Imperial Rome, and Medieval Europe, and hence the archangel Lee-Chin Crystal, one in all the foremost indispensable subject field arises of our time.

Come and see why they call it Toronto, the Unlimited !

For students interested in the Performing Arts

Pizza Party Cruise with DJ – This is an excellent chance to relish the broad skyline of Toronto Harbour, Islands, and City. A four-hour dish Party, with a dish and unlimited free Pop.

Free time for shopping on own at the Eaton Centre .

Matinee Performance of a Musical (Sound of Music) – One of the foremost beloved musicals of all time is a notch in Toronto in Oct 2008. The score for the Sound of Music touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with a number of the leading and exceptional songs ever performed on the musical stage.

Theater Workshop – Stimulate your student's dynamism by attending a postperformance question and answers periods and find out about themes and ideas behind musical/theatrical creations or have your students participate in Meet the creative person programs, workshops, and active ventures facilitated by the knowledgeable imaginative person at one in all Toronto's performance theaters.

Tour also includes a visit to Toronto's CN Tower and The Royal Museum.

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Canada your way.

Whether you’re looking to plan a trip to Canada as a French Immersion experience to Montréal or Québec City, or an adventure-filled class bonding experience complete with snowshoeing, interactive history lessons or a visit to the Cabane à Sucre, we have an itinerary for every imagination. We’d also be happy to create a custom experience just for your group.

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Québec City is the heart of French Canada and is the cradle of French civilization in North America. It’s a fantastic destination for language and cultural immersion as over 90% of the city population are French speakers. It also has lots to offer in the way of history and culture as well.

The second largest city in Canada and the second largest French-speaking city in the world, Montréal is the cultural mecca of Francophone Canada. It boasts a myriad of museums, theaters, and architecture. Whether it’s French language immersion or more general educational travel, Montréal has lots to offer.

The financial and cultural capital of Canada, Toronto is the seventh largest city in North America and home to an incredibly diverse set of immigrant populations. It boasts a wide array of world-class cultural institutions from theaters to museums to restaurants to concert halls. Our itinerary covers Toronto and Niagara Falls.

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Our trips are planned around the interests of middle and high school students and the needs of their teachers. Each of our trips make the most of your time in your destination, without being over-booked.

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Our innovative Language On Location programs give students linguistic and cultural immersion and a chance to practice their French in Québec or Montréal.

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Our minimum group size is among the smallest around—15 participants for groups flying and 20 for groups traveling by coach bus. Having your own private tour is our way of ensuring you can have the unique tour you really want.

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Our groups stay in 3-and 4-star quality hotels in good locations and convenient areas.

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98% of ACIS Group Leaders rate their overall experience good to excellent. We’re so confident you’ll agree that we’re going to guarantee it! The ACIS Service Guarantee is our written pledge that your entire trip experience—from your first contact with us all the way through to your post-trip review—will be first-rate.

If, upon your return, you feel that your overall experience does not deserve a good or excellent rating, we will invite you to be our guest at our next domestic Teacher Conference and provide a $500 scholarship to be used as you see fit on your next ACIS tour.

• Private Tours Customized to Your Group Private Tours Customized to Your Group Our minimum group size 15 participants for groups flying and 20 for groups traveling by buss—among the smallest around. At that group size you'll receive your own bus and tour manager, meaning you can truly make your trip your own.
• 3- and 4-star Hotels in Comfortable & Convenient Locations 3- and 4-star Hotels in Comfortable & Convenient Locations With ACIS, you'll travel in style. We promise you'll stay in comfortable hotels in good, safe locations.
• Service of Top-Trained Tour Managers Service of Top-Trained Tour Managers ACIS Tour Managers are travel gurus. They thrive on sharing their passion for different cultures and giving you and your participants the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of those who live and work there. They speak the language, know the sights to see and best ways to get there—they are your partners in education.
• Confirmed Flights at Least 45 Days Prior to Departure Confirmed Flights at Least 45 Days Prior to Departure With information early, you'll be able to plan well in advance for getting your group together at your departure airport.
• Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches ACIS only uses modern, well-maintained motor coaches with fully-functioning air conditioning systems—our participants deserve comfort.
• Our Renowned “RED CARD” System Our Renowned “RED CARD” System Our Red Card system enables you to activate a 24/7 worldwide network to solve any problem that arises on tour. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that if something arises on tour, you hand your Red Card to your tour manager and they will work with our duty officer to immediately jump into action to resolve the problem.

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Book an ACIS trip, register 10 or more students and you’ll travel absolutely free. Each additional 10 participants earns you another free spot to bring along assistants.

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First-time Group Leaders are invited to be our guest for our free training weekend over Presidents’ Day weekend in Washington, D.C. We want you to feel confident leading your tour and know once you experience an ACIS program, you will.

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From start to finish, leading a trip with ACIS should be stress-free. That is why ACIS automatically provides group leaders and assistants with Ultimate-Plus Protection Plan coverage.

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Lead an ACIS tour, and you have the option of earning three graduate-level professional development units .

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Help us spread the word on the high quality tours, generous group leader benefits and transformative experiences ACIS provides and we will thank you…with cash or travel!

We’re proud of our loyalty program, the most generous in the industry. And, first-time teachers get scholarships, a spot on our Washington D.C. training weekend and loyalty status transfers.

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Our custom tours are designed by you, for you. From STEM tours to band trips, if you can dream it, we can create it!

From crafting your custom-tailored itinerary to leading your group on the road, our travel experts will guide your every step.

Whether you plan the annual 8th grade trip to DC or you're studying the birth of democracy in Athens, our Social Studies and History tours make the textbook pages come alive.

Give your band, orchestra, or choir the chance to train with world-famous artists and discover cities rich with culture and history.

Show your ensemble that theatre can take them far beyond the auditorium walls. Take in a hit show, participate in clinics with master artists, and perform in world-renowned destinations.

Journey to cultural capitals that inspire your students to see the world from a new perspective as they experience the works of master artists and icons.

As a preferred travel provider, we have over a decade of experience planning custom TRIO tours for programs across the country. We handle all the details — including college visits, admissions presentations, and must-see cultural attractions — so you can have a stress-free, inspiring travel experience.

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For over 50 years, Brightspark has been helping educators and directors take their students on customized, personalized tours across the world. From exploring the history of Washington, D.C., to performing in Europe's culture capitals, our student tours are all about getting an interactive, hands-on experience — all while having tons of fun!

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Teaching Diversity Through Student Travel

Sharing her advice on building an inclusive curriculum, Group Leader Lisa said, "Culturally relevant thinking and pedagogy is allowing students to bring their experience into the classroom."

At Brightspark, the world is our classroom, and she inspired us to consider how diverse communities influenced some of our favorite cities over centuries of migration, struggle, and progress.

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Singing Our Way Across the Music Cities

From Carnegie Hall to the Grand Ole Opry, a choir director finds once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities for his students.

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Student Trips to Ottawa

Ottawa is one of the most popular destinations for student travel, and for a good reason! Canada's capital is home to Parliament, seven national museums, art galleries, historic landmarks, and more! Many student educational tours to Ottawa include stops at Bytown, the Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill.

Why Educational Tours to Ottawa?

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For Grade 7 and Grade 8 groups

Curriculum Connections

Learn about Confederation and the mechanics of Canada's Parliament

Canada's Capital

Experience Canada's best galleries, museums, archives and more!

FEATURED TOURS

Discover the Supreme Court of Canada, and marvel at the large military vehicles at the Canadian War Museum. Experience Brightspark Exclusive activities Legislate This! and The Heist! at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Travel to Ottawa and enjoy a student trip that blends education and fun for a great trip for the whole class!

Ottawa Parliament Hill Tour

Experience the best of Ottawa with a visit to Parliament Hill and ignite a passion for travel in your students.

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival

Discover the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival in Ottawa while celebrating the start of summer.

Winter Tour

Experience Ottawa when it's draped in a layer of snow on this 3-day tour with your students.

Economical Parliament Hill Tour

Experience our nation's capital on this 3-day budget friendly tour that is perfect for all students.

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Ottawa Student Tour Resource Guide

Prepare for your student trip.

A resource guide filled with tips and tricks to best prepare students for their upcoming trip.

Travel Packing List

Learn how to travel light and comfortable with our student packing guide.

Travelling with Allergies: Ottawa Edition

Ottawa is great for students travelling with allergies and food restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

After every Brightspark Tour, we ask students about their favourite activities and attractions. Here is a list of the top 5 most popular attractions in Ottawa, as voted by students:

• War Museum . Make a visit to Canada's national museum of military history to see artifacts from their three-million-item collection and nine permanent exhibitions. A great way to immerse your students in Canada's military history.
• Gala Evening . What better way to wrap up this memorable class trip than with a dinner and dance gala evening. Our DJ will get your students out of their seats, playing games, and dancing the night away.
• The Heist . Your class will work together to solve the crime of the missing sapphire as they search through the Canadian Museum of Nature in this Brightspark Exclusive activity. 
• Indigenous Experiences . Guides will show your class what it was like to live in the area with a tour of the village, after which they will watch a traditional Pow Wow dance. 
• Lefleche Caves . This activity is educational and fun. It gets your students outdoors for the afternoon as they explore a 20,000 year old cave.   

Downtown & Byward Market

Tucker's   – Tucker's Marketplace's buffet is a student, teacher, and parent favourite! This restaurant has great service, a huge menu, and options for allergies too!

Gibson's on Queen   – A wide variety of food options including vegan and gluten-free options. Their fajita lunch buffet is a definite must-try! 

Fish Market – Freshly baked bread and butter on the side of delicious, fresh fish! Enjoy this meal in the heart of Byward Market. 

Grand Pizzeria – Another great spot in the Byward Market. Dig into these delicious pizzas! Got allergies? The restaurant offers gluten-free and cashew cheese alternatives! 

Fun Junction – Florescent lights, laser tag, and dinner? Grab a table with your class and experience a memorable meal at this arcade spot!

Buffet des Continent – An all-you-can-eat buffet offering Asian, Greek, Italian, American, Mexican cuisine and more!

Au Vieux Duluth – A great place to enjoy a filling Greek meal! Enjoy a plate piled high with delicious steamy Greek food, with sides of rice and salad. 

Hotels are a great choice if you have a flexible budget and want all the amenities!  If you are looking for a budget-friendly alternative, consider staying at a residence! University of Ottawa and Algonquin College offer student-friendly accommodations at lower price point. Students will stay in suite style rooms with full kitchenettes and common areas that will give them a taste of post-secondary living.

Here are a few free things students can do in Ottawa! 

• Legislate This! - A Brightspark Exclusive that transforms your class into a government. They will elect a Prime Minister, debate, and then pass a bill into a law that will effect the tour! 
• Bank of Canada Museum - Experience the world's most complete collection of Canadian currency! Learn about money in interactive exhibitions that explain your role in the economy, and Canada's role in the world economy.
• RCMP Stables - Take your class to see where horses are trained for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Free guided tours are offered year round. 
• "Discover Bytown" - Enjoy a walking tour through Bytown like you've never seen before. Let a Brightspark Tour Leader showcase the history of this neighborhood.  
• Rideau Hall - Visit the state room where the Governor General works. You can also see many works of Canadian art and tour the scenic grounds.  

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Toronto , Ontario

The capital of the province and the largest city in the country. Toronto has so much to offer, from it's multicultural neighbourhoods to the many sightseeing and educational attractions, the choices are endless. Combine Toronto with Niagara Falls and fully customize your school trip according to your needs.

• Ontario Science Centre
• Ontario Legislature
• Art Gallery of Ontario
• Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
• Canada's Wonderland
• Rogers Centre
• Theatre, Dinner Theatre (Famous PEOPLE Players)
• Hockey Hall of Fame
• Cruise on the Toronto Harbour

Toronto 2 Day Tour Sample Itinerary

A.M. Meet your Tour Manager and depart for Toronto

Choice of one activity from the following:

• Art Gallery of Ontario Visit
• Black Creek Village Visit
• Fort York Tour
• "Kajama" Sails Program
• Metro Toronto Zoo Visit
• Ontario Science Center Visit + Imax Theatre Presentation
• Reptilia Tour and Program
• Royal Ontario Museum

AFT. Lunch Break. Students are encouraged to bring a packed lunch from home Visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame OR 1 of the morning attractions Visit to the CN Tower Observation Decks

EVE. Dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory or similar

Choice of Evening Program:

• Baseball Game
• Laser Quest
• Dinner & Show at Famous PEOPLE Players

Check-in at your hotel or university residence and overnight Night Time Security Patrol exclusive to your group

A.M. Hot Breakfast at the Hotel or in the University Cafeteria. Check-out & Load the bus Choice of morning activity (Please see day 1 morning choices)

AFT. Lunch (cost extra) in the area Choice of activity (Please see day 1 morning choices) Depart for your school

EVE. Early evening arrival at your school

Toronto Itinerary

3 Days / 2 Nights

Toronto Itinerary with Baseball Game

1 Day Field Trip

Other Canadian Destinations

• Mont Tremblant
• Niagara Falls
• Quebec City

Our Most Popular Educational Tours

• 3 Day Ottawa Tour
• 1 Day Niagara Falls
• 4 Day New York City
• 1 Day Toronto Tour
• 4 Day Quebec City Tour

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• 1 Day Midland
• 1 Day Montreal
• 1 Day Stratford
• 1 Day Kingston
• 1 Day Ottawa
• 1 Day Quebec City

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• 4 Day Ottawa & Montreal
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Ontario Tour Companies

Looking for an unforgettable Ontario tour? Book a fully-organized trip with the best tour companies in Ontario and let the tour operator take care of everything for you. Check out the tour details and read 25298 reviews from our customers to help you choose the perfect tour for you.

List of Ontario travel companies & tour operators with 25298 reviews

• Excellent - 1,878 reviews for Ontario tours

Optional excursions were reasonably priced. Suggest you put together other places in each city as a walking guide or short taxi or uber ride. Example access to close by museums open late and could walk to from hotel. Free time activities and what they are and where located is helpful.tour guide can offer to accompany a group interested to explore more during free leisure tome.Provide more detail info about the logistics of site visits. Niagara falls..suggest more water proof gear clothing and shoe types etc. Terrain to expect when visiting certain sites and possible alternatives.climbing and how difficult-easy or more strenuous or advanced climbing activity. Overall, small groups so much better than filling up bus. Thank you for giving single travelers their own bus space. Would love to watch more travel videos on longer driving distances.

Voyageur Quest

• Excellent - 7 reviews for Ontario tours

The division of the children on the canoes worked very well. Thanks to the division of the 2Gruppen our group as a family could experience the trip at their own pace (children). Will (guide) was very experienced and competent in canoeing and camping and showed us everything wonderfully. He was also always accommodating and very personable. Thank you so much for taking our youngest daughter in his canoe (9 year old)! The meals were very tasty every time! Thanks to the organization of the trip we were able to combine action and enjoyment. The children and we as parents enjoyed the trip very much!

I had many firsts in this trip, first time canoeing, staying in cabin with strangers, first time in Algonquin, seeing the night sky. We had the A-team for sure, Nicolene, Baris and Reese (I hope I did not mess the spellings, my apology)it would not have been a great experience without you. Forever grateful.

• Excellent - 19,636 reviews for Ontario tours

Tour was as advertised with some good options. The guide ensured the group was on time and the driver was excellent. We appreciated the chance to use the Cosmos hotels both before and after the tour.

Great knowledge guide, excellent and competent coach driver, beautiful and well located accommodation. Also like the rotation of seats during the tour. So no complaints here.

Europamundo

• Good - 2,893 reviews for Ontario tours
• This operator has no Ontario reviews

• Excellent - 16 reviews for Ontario tours

WY were fantastic. The hotels that were booked were above our expectations, central to all the tours we were booked on. Instructions regarding travel and meeting places were very clear and the included tours gave us a wonderful taste of each place, with a balance of free time for our own exploring. One of our flights was delayed by almost 6 hours (NOT WY’s fault) and we arrived in Toronto very early in the morning. WY organised our driver, contacted the hotel and thus we avoided what could have been a difficult situation in an unfamiliar city. Thank you WY - We absolutely recommend you as a reasonably priced, high quality, well organised tour group!!

WiseYatra’s communication prior to and during the trip was great! The overall accommodations were good and centrally located… a big plus! The tours and sightseeing were a good mix of city and nature. The historical information and fun facts were well appreciated!! I would highly recommend adding the Montreal Botanical Garden in the sightseeing schedule. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting this time of the year! Airport pick up could be a little smoother. If it is someone new to travel in Canada, I would highly recommend having the pickup person inside the airport, at the international arrival gate, with their name easily readable on a sign. This will help to put people at ease and off to a good start of a beautiful vacation.

Insight Vacations

• Excellent - 624 reviews for Ontario tours

Best Single Travel

• Good - 7 reviews for Ontario tours

Tour items were changed without notice

Global Conquest

• Excellent - 2 reviews for Ontario tours

Omega Tours

• Good - 164 reviews for Ontario tours

• Excellent - 45 reviews for Ontario tours

Luxury Gold

• Excellent - 26 reviews for Ontario tours

The cities we visited were beautiful, I just wish that the time on the bus was less. Change the dinner place in Ottawa, not up to your standards! We did not enjoy the canal cruise, it was too long, boring, and would have preferred that time to see sights. Ben was excellent! His historic knowledge, stories, and sense of humor made traveling most enjoyable. Our bus driver was such a gentleman and so accommodating. His driving was superb, I never felt unsafe. Most enjoyable was Niagara Falls and Quebec. Wish we had more time in Quebec less time in Montreal.

What a spectacular part of Canada the eastern side is and what a way it was to experience it by travelling with Luxury Gold. From Max our knowledgeable and ever attentive Travelling Concierge to the luxury coach that we travelled on to the Fairmont included properties and the meals were fantastic too. I found this Luxury Gold trip to be the right balance between included experiences and time at leisure to add a few things that really interested me (including some shopping). Trip highlights included the picturesque Fairmont Château Frontenac where we stayed in Quebec and enjoyed a tour with a Local Expert of the incredible property located right on the Saint Lawrence River. From Toronto it was magical to go to Niagara Falls and see icebergs in the lake and we even had snow flakes fall. Looking forward to my next trip with Luxury Gold as I enjoyed this trip.

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