Bring history to life for your students with Ottawa Walking Tours!

Designed to align with the Ontario and Quebec social studies curriculums, our tours engage young minds with hands-on learning and real-world connections to Canada’s history, government, and cultural heritage. Students will uncover fascinating stories behind iconic landmarks, explore the roots of democracy on Parliament Hill, and connect with the people and events that shaped our nation. With interactive elements, knowledgeable guides, and plenty of opportunities for questions, our tours make history fun, memorable, and relevant for learners of all ages.

Choose from one of these exciting experiences:

Historical Highlights (Grades 4+)

2 hour tour

Explore Ottawa’s history with expert guides on one of our most popular walking tours.

Path of Heroes (Grades 3-7)

2 hour tour

Step into the stories of Canada’s greats!

Scavenger Hunt (Grades 8+)

90 Minutes

Discover Ottawa with a fun, interactive scavenger hunt!

Parliamentary Hill Challenge

1 hour

Designed to include links to the Grade 6, 8 & 10 Ontario curriculum.