3 days
Ottawa

Join visitors from around the world who travel to our nation's captial each winter for Winterlude. You can skate the Rideau Canal, stroll through Snowflake Kingdom, see some spectacular ice sculptures, and even try dogsledding!

  • Day 1: Travel to Ottawa

    Enjoy free time to skate on the Rideau Canal

    Enjoy free time for Winterlude activities

  • Day 2: Ottawa

    Take a guided tour of Ottawa

    • Château Laurier
    • Rideau Canal
    • Sussex Drive
    • Prime Minister’s Residence

    Visit Parliament Hill and ascend the Peace Tower

    Enjoy free time at the Rideau Centre

    Experience an afternoon of Dog Sledding

    Enjoy free time at Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park

  • Day 3: Ottawa • Depart for home

    Free time to view the ice sculptures in Confederation Park

    Participate in a Make Your Own Beaver Tails workshop

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Travel to Ottawa

    Enjoy free time to skate on the Rideau Canal

    Enjoy free time for Winterlude activities

  • Day 2: Ottawa

    Take a guided tour of Ottawa

    • Château Laurier
    • Rideau Canal
    • Sussex Drive
    • Prime Minister’s Residence

    Visit Parliament Hill and ascend the Peace Tower

    Enjoy free time at the Rideau Centre

    Experience an afternoon of Dog Sledding

    Enjoy free time at Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park

  • Day 3: Ottawa • Depart for home

    Free time to view the ice sculptures in Confederation Park

    Participate in a Make Your Own Beaver Tails workshop

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Everything you get

This all-inclusive experience gives students the chance to explore the world–all at an unbeatable value.
  • Transportation

    Whether it’s by plane, motor coach, train, ferries or subways—your transportation is all covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.

  • Hotels

    Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.

  • Meals

    Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Customary gratuities

    To make things even easier we’ve included all tips to show appreciation to your Tour Director, local guides, and bus driver at the end of your tour.

  • Overnight security

    Safety is our number one priority. That’s why we’ve included professional security on watch nightly at your hotel.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.

Pricing that makes travel possible

Our prices include airfare, hotels, meals, a full-time Tour Director, and more.

Payment options

We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.

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