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Information on Booking a Tour

From May 1st to August 31st, the building is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, including weekends, and guided tours are conducted on a continuing basis.

From September 1st to April 30th, the building is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from Monday to Friday and guided tours are available by pre-arrangement.

A visit to the Supreme Court of Canada will give you the opportunity to become better acquainted with our country's highest court. Our guides, who are all law students, will familiarize you with the operation of the Canadian judicial system and will explain to you how legal issues of public importance are dealt with by the Supreme Court of Canada. When the Court is in session, it is possible to sit in on the hearing of an appeal.

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of the Main Courtroom

Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0J1
Phone: (613) 995-4330
Fax : (613) 996-3063
E-mail: reception@scc-csc.gc.ca

Reservations for guided tours should be made
in advance by calling
Phone: (613) 995-5361 or 1-866-360-1522
Fax: (613) 941-5817
E-mail: tour@scc-csc.gc.ca

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of the Grand Entrance Hall

Recommended age group: all ages
Duration: 30 minutes
Group size: maximum 60
Fee: none

   Wheelchair Accessibility

West on Wellington - a Collection of Exciting Ottawa Adventures

For more details on educational programs, visit the site Teacher Resources Centre of the National Capital Commission.

Get Ready for the Capital

The pre-visit kit is the perfect tool to excite your students about their upcoming visit to Canada's Capital Region. Do one or all four of the self-contained activities in your classroom. Each activity is designed to prepare your students for what they're going to see and do in Canada's Capital.