Innisdale Secondary School - Civics- Ottawa 2018 Tour ID: 24807 Ottawa November 8, 2018 to November 11, 2018 Day One - Thursday, November 08, 2018 9:00 PM One-way school bus transfer One-way school bus transfer on a 47 passenger Sample Itinerary school bus. This is a sample itinerary that is completely customizable to meet your school's specific needs. The order of your activities and final cost of your Day Two - Friday, November 09, 2018 actual tour will vary depending on the activities 7:30 AM American Breakfast Buffet at the Hotel and meal plan you choose and the availability of sites. 8:30 AM Board your motor coach and depart for your next 7:00 AM Arrival at your school of a washroom equipped, activity. climate controlled, highway motor coach. 9:00 AM Visit the Canadian Museum of History 7:30 AM Board your motor coach and depart. Appropriate The building itself is an architectural masterpiece rest and meal stops will be made en route. and one of Canada's most popular and most visited museums. Journey through 1,000 years of Take Highway #407 to and from your destination. Canada’s history in life-size settings and experience the richness of Canada’s past. 2:00 PM Guided Tour at the Supreme Court of Canada 10:30 AM Visit Parliament Hill (tour information not The Supreme Court of Canada has been Canada's available) highest court of appeal since 1949. This tour will Situated on a cliff overlooking the Ottawa River, familiarize you with the Canadian judicial system the Parliament Buildings are historical monuments, and how the decisions made by the Supreme Court architectural treasures, and an important national Justices affect all Canadians. NOTE: The mock trial symbol cherished by all Canadians. It is within the is subject to availability and is not guaranteed. walls of these buildings that Senators and Members of Parliament debate the important 2:45 PM Rally on Parliament Hill issues of the day, and make our nation's laws. Participate in the historical mystery rally on the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: CENTRE BLOCK IS monuments of Parliament Hill conducted by your CLOSING IN SEPTEMBER 2018 and Tour Tour Leader. information of other locations is not available at 3:30 PM National War Memorial &Tomb of the Unknown this time. Soldier 11:45 AM Meeting with your MP Designed originally to commemorate the 60,000 Meet your local Member of Parliament to discuss Canadians who died in the First World War, the the role of the MPs in the House of Commons and National War Memorial in Confederation Square maybe even his/her agenda. SUBJECT TO MP's has since come to commemorate all of Canada's AVAILABILITY & SCHEDULE. war dead. In 1982, the bronze numerals 1939-1945 and 1950-1953 (Korea) were added to honour the 12:15 PM Rideau Centre fallen in the Second World War and in Korea. Lunch on your own at the Rideau Centre. With more than a dozen places to eat, the Rideau 4:15 PM Hotel Check In Centre has something for everyone. After lunch, Approximate time of arrival at the Quality Inn & the students may be permitted some time to Suites Gatineau. explore the mall. 5:30 PM Dinner at Dunn's Famous Deli - Byward Market 2:00 PM Guided Grand Tour at the Canadian War Museum This tour provides an introduction to the Museum's 6:30 PM The Byward Market award-winning architecture, its collection of war Time to explore one of Canada's oldest and largest art, and its large military vehicles. This stunning public markets. The legendary builder of the structure on the banks of the Ottawa River houses Rideau Canal, Lieutenant Colonel John By, laid out the largest military history collection in Canada, the plan for the Market. Within its streets, you will and spans the period from The Seven Years' War find museums, cafés, specialty food shops, to the present day. boutiques, restaurants and more. 4:00 PM University of Ottawa - Lecture and Guided Tour 8:00 PM Ghost and the Gallows Haunted Walk of Ottawa As arranged by your school. Visit death row and the gallows inside the Old 6:00 PM Fajita dinner at Lone Star Cafe - Ottawa East Carleton County Jail and other haunted locations while your tour guide recounts some of Ottawa's supernatural encounters. 3280 Bloor Street W www.brightsparktravel.ca Centre Tower, Suite 901 Toronto, ON M8X 2X3 416-486-6440 Tel. 1-800-267-6425 Toll-free 416-486-7118 Fax Quote: QUO-22445-1H68XN Print: 05/24/2018 Page 1 of 2 Innisdale Secondary School - Civics- Ottawa 2018 Tour ID: 24807 Ottawa November 8, 2018 to November 11, 2018 7:30 PM Cineplex movie 7:00 PM The Quad Quest at Laser Quest Group will view a movie at a movie theatre. In a darkened maze of mirrors, ramps and aliens, (3D/ultra AV additional Cost) engage in a futuristic game of laser tag. Laser Quest's special effects and a heart-pounding 9:30 PM Board your motor coach and return to your soundtrack make for an unforgettable experience. accommodations. NOTE: Four missions provide you with 120 game spots in total and not four games per person. 9:00 PM Board your motor coach and return to your Day Three - Saturday, November 10, 2018 accommodations. 8:30 AM American Breakfast Buffet at the Hotel 9:30 AM Board your motor coach and depart for your next Day Four - Sunday, November 11, 2018 activity. 7:30 AM American Breakfast Buffet at the Hotel 10:00 AM Visit the National Holocaust Monument 8:30 AM Hotel Check Out Unveiled in the Fall of 2017 the National Holocaust Check out of your accommodations and load your Monument is located across the street from the luggage onto the motor coach. Canadian War Museum. The Memorial serves as a symbol of Canadian values and diversity, and as a 9:00 AM Board your motor coach and depart for your next memorial to the innocent men, women and children activity. who perished during the Holocaust. 11:00 AM Guided Tour of RCMP Rockcliffe Stables 9:30 AM Canada's Remembrance Day Ceremony A behind-the-scenes look at the facility where our The group will find a place at the Tomb of the famous mounted police train for their trademark Unknown Soldier and the National War Memorial: musical ride. See where the horses are groomed the site of solemn proceedings of Canada's and cared for and learn about the history of our Remembrance Day Ceremony. NOTE: Groups Royal Canadian Mounted Police. should aim to arrive at 9:30 a.m. The Ceremony begins at approximately 10:45 a.m. and ends 12:30 PM Rideau Centre around 12:00 p.m. Lunch on your own at the Rideau Centre. With more than a dozen places to eat, the Rideau 1:15 PM The Byward Market Centre has something for everyone. After lunch, Time to have lunch on your own and explore one of the students may be permitted some time to Canada's oldest and largest public markets. The explore the mall. legendary builder of the Rideau Canal, Lieutenant Colonel John By, laid out the plan for the Market. 2:00 PM Guided Tour of the Interior of Rideau Hall Within its streets, you will find museums, cafés, Arrive at Rideau Hall for a guided tour of the specialty food shops, boutiques, restaurants and official residence of Canada's Governor General. It more. is here that world leaders are welcomed, and the accomplishments of Canadians are honoured. The 2:30 PM Board your motor coach and depart for home. role of the Governor General from Confederation Appropriate rest and meal stops will be made en to present day will be discussed. route. 3:30 PM Guided Tour at the Royal Canadian Mint Tour the headquarters of the Royal Canadian Mint 9:30 PM Welcome Home! located in the original stone building where the Approximate time of arrival at your school. first coin was struck by Governor Earl Grey on January 2, 1908. Learn how coins are produced as you follow the minting process from press to polish and see a million dollars worth of gold! 4:30 PM Historic Walking Tour of Ottawa Walk through Ottawa's history with your Teacher. You will be captivated by the stories and legends told by your Teacher highlighting Ottawa's rich history as our Nation's Capital. 5:30 PM Buffet dinner at Tuckers Marketplace 3280 Bloor Street W www.brightsparktravel.ca Centre Tower, Suite 901 Toronto, ON M8X 2X3 416-486-6440 Tel. 1-800-267-6425 Toll-free 416-486-7118 Fax Quote: QUO-22445-1H68XN Print: 05/24/2018 Page 2 of 2.