Ottawa Tours
Welcome to the Home of Ottawa Tours – From a Christian Perspective.
PLEASE NOTE: Bookings are temporarily on hold
This tour was designed with Christians in mind as we explore museums, government buildings and other places in Ottawa to discover HOW Christian men and women, with Christian principles and virtues, influenced the settling of our capital and our political institutions.
Some of the places where you will hear about the influence of these great Christians include the JR Booth building & the Library of Parliament; the Rideau Canal; the Governor General’s residence – Rideau Hall; and even the current Senate Chamber, which was the old Union Station.
Please check out the FAQs below to answer any of your questions. If you still have questions, please contact us at [email protected].
CHOOSE YOUR TOUR PLAN
2025 OTTAWA TOURS BROCHURE
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who Is This Tour For?
A: This offer is for singles, couples, families with teens 13 & up, and groups (groups of teens MUST include at least two adult chaperones in their total). Groups of 10+ get a special discount.
Q: Do We Have To Coordinate Our Own Groups And Then You Take Us On The Tours?
A: The answer is NO. In May, our accommodations do not require groups to register together. Members can sign up separately and arrive at a prearranged location.
However, if you have a tour in June (Homeschool Groups Month) at LLC, you will need to submit sleeping arrangements.
Q: Can Parents Also Attend?
A: ABSOLUTELY. When parents attend it makes for a more enjoyable learning experience.
Q: Your Prices Also Say $405/Person for Plans A & B; and $200/Person for Plan C. What Is Covered?
A: The price for A (Regular) and B (Walking) cover Two Days Accommodation, Meals, Teaching & Teaching Resources.
The price for Plan C covers Two Days Teaching & Teaching Resources.
It does not include PARKING around Ottawa, MUSEUM COSTS, INSURANCE*, BUS PASSES (available to purchase in Ottawa), or any other incidental costs.
*You are responsible for acquiring your own insurance (i.e. HSLDA).
Q: What Do I Get?
Plans A & B ONLY
- Accommodation for two nights (you also have the option to purchase an additional night for $110/person)
- Meals
All three plans
- Customized planning and personal teaching for 4 to 7 hours a day, based on the group’s interest and availability of the tour requested.
- Beautifully designed booklet showing the locations you will visit so that you will leave with a valuable memento of your Ottawa Tour.
- 10% Discount on any future purchases from ChristianRoots Canada in 2024.
Q: What If I Live Near Ottawa And Do Not Need Accommodation?
A: Sign up for Plan C, which is $200/pp.
Q: How Do I Know If Guided Tours Are Available For The House Of Commons Or The Senate For The Dates I Choose?
This year there are NO tours to the House of Commons or the Senate.
The below information is helpful for general interest.
A: Check availability of tickets here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Visitors to the House of Commons and The Senate Chamber must follow these rules:
- All visitors are required to go through security screening when entering the buildings. Line-ups are to be expected. Please arrive 25 minutes before
your tour start time. - Only one (1) bag smaller than 35.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 19 cm (14” x 12” x 7.5”) is permitted per visitor. Visitors carrying any item that exceeds these dimensions will be denied entry.
Q: Is There a Group Discount?
A: Yes! For Plans A & B, groups with 10+ members receive a discounted price of $375/pp.
Q: When Does Registration End?
A: There is no deadline for registration, but contact us as soon as possible to ensure we will be able to accommodate you.
Q: What is Your Refund Policy?
We offer a 100% refund if notice is given thirty days or more before the first day of the tour; 75% if less than thirty days; and 50% if less than fourteen days.
*Please note that no refund will be given for less than seven days’ notice.
Q: Where Will I Be Staying?
If you chose PLAN A: your accommodations will be at the lovely Adams Airport Inn.
If you chose PLAN B: your accommodations will be at the Ottawa Campus of Trinity Western University (Laurentian Leadership Centre), right downtown Ottawa. This location is the beautiful, historic mansion of J R Booth, a Methodist, lumber baron and contractor for the building of the original Parliament buildings.
Q: What Else Will I be Doing in Ottawa?
After the tour each day, you or your group leader can choose from indoor swimming pools, or shopping in the Byward Market, Sparks Street Mall or the famed Rideau Centre, as other fun activities to do.
Additional Resources
From January 2019, the Centre Block has been closed for renovations of our iconic building which is over 100 years old. Renovations will continue for a period of approximately 10 to 15 years. The House of Commons now meet temporarily in the West Block while the Senate now meets in the building which used to be the old Union Station.
THE SENATE:
The renovations at the Senate Chamber have been spectacular and give a glimpse into our history when railways were the preferred method of travel. We hope you will take a moment to visit the Senate through the videos below.
Take a virtual trip down our nation’s memory lane.
THE PEACE TOWER
Ever since the renovations on Centre Block began, Christians have expressed concerns about the expunging of the Scripture verses from Parliament Hill. The links to the short videos below demonstrate the care that has been taken to preserve our heritage. Even the Carillon tells the story of the war dead. Have a listen.
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