School Field Trip Ideas- Spring 2021 in Toronto & Southwestern Ontario

Greater Toronto Area - Mississauga- Niagara Region - Hamilton - Windsor Essex

Photo: Toronto Region Conservation Authority

Due to Covid 19, please note that information is subject to change. Please contact the individual attractions for more information and about their online educational programs being offered. 

​Toronto Region

CN Tower
​Canada’s National Tower offers fun and exciting learning materials providing the basis for lesson planning around a variety of subjects for grades 3-12. Our Structures & Mechanisms, Geography & Urban Planning, and Hospitality & Tourism programs feature curriculum- based content.
290 Bremner Blvd., Toronto
Email: groupsales@cntower.ca       Phone: 416-601-4707      www.cntower.ca 






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 Air Riderz
Our trampoline Adventure Parks provides an excellent atmosphere where you’ll experience fun and fitness by jumping on wall-to-wall trampolines in our 36,000 sq. ft. facility. Our centres features a huge Open Jump Court, 2 Dodgeball courts, NINJA COURSE, Slam Dunk basketball, Stunt Air Bag & so much more. A huge lounge with Big Screen TVs + Free Wi-fi makes the parents experience, just that much better.
Aurora: (905) 695-8577 / 250 Don Hillock Dr Unit #1, Aurora 
Vaughan: (905) 695-7011 / 570 Applewood Crescent #3, Concord  
Mississauga: (905) 820-7500 / 3600 Ridgeway Drive Units 4 & 5, Mississauga
www.airriderz.com

Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Book NOW for IN-park class trips or IN-School Outreach Pro-grams. Offering curriculum linked programs for FDK-Grade 9. We concentrate on Science and Technology and Social Studies while involving the Arts, Language, Health and Physical Education. We specialize in SW Ontario natural habitat and early settlement heritage. Seasonal programs: Maple Syrup, and Christmas Traditions. 
Video Conferencing - "Nature Gone Digital" : Connect your students with a Park Naturalist to prepare for your upcoming field trip, check-in and discuss your post-program projects, ask questions, or have a staff led program presented remotely through our video-conferencing option. This is a great way to extend your program throughout your school year and enhance your current lessons to include local resources. LEARN MORE
1219 Burloak Drive – Oakville, Ontario
www.BronteCreek.org

Hockey Hall of Fame
Let the passion of hockey ignite the passion for learning! Discover how hockey can be used as a tool to captivate students. Combine your class visit with the Hockey Hall of Fame Education Pro-gram available at three levels: Junior, Intermediate and Senior. Programs are downloadable at HHOF.com and include curriculum-based activities covering a variety of subject areas.
Educational Programs - LEARN MORE

Brookfield Place - 30 Yonge Street Toronto
416.360.7735 x292 or groups@hhof.com
www.HHOF.com

Landmark Cinemas
It’s an easy A! Movies Make Learning Fun
 Whether it’s a break to catch the latest, most talked about film, or a curated selection that will enhance your curriculum, we’re here to create an easy, A+ movie-going experience for educators and their students. For more information, to request a specific film or create your personal experience.
Locations: Whitby (GTA), Bolton (Caledon/GTA)Landmark Whitby 24 Recliner Seating & Landmark Bolton 7Recliner Seating
www.landmarkcinemas.com/group-sales

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto
UNLOCK YOUR STUDENTS’ CREATIVITY BRICK BY BRICK! 
 Just another school day? Not quite. LEGO® Education and LE-GOLAND® Discovery Centre are working in partnership to deliver high quality educational experiences that will prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s world. Choose from 6 different educational workshops, ranging from engineering design to language arts.
Educational Programs - LEARN MORE

1 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan, ON, L4K 5W4 (Inside Vaughan Mills Entry #4) 
1-866 -579 -9024
www.LegolandDiscoveryCentre.ca

Photo: Legoland Discovery Centre Toronto

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Ontario Science Centre
Take science education beyond the classroom with a field trip to the Science Centre. Choose from more than 30 school programs where our dynamic educators engage students and cultivate their21st-century skills by connecting the Ontario Science and technology Curriculum to real-world situations. From hands-on exhibits to IMAX® films to a simulated space mission to the Moon, the Science Centre’s STEM-focused experiences bring science to life!
Virtual School Programs - LEARN MORE

770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON 
SchoolBookings@OntarioScienceCentre.ca 
Phone: 416-696-3140Toll Free: 1-888-696-1110 (ask for School Bookings Office)
www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca/School

Photo: Ontario Science Centre

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PAMA -  Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archive
 At PAMA learning opportunities, exhibitions and programs are designed to engage through the use of art, artefacts and documents. PAMA is a place for children to explore their artistic talents and learn about the value of Peel’s history and heritage. We offer a variety of workshops, programs and camps suitable for children ages 6 to 12. Situated in downtown Brampton in four historic buildings; Court-house, Jail, Registry and Municipal Office, PAMA is an inspiring setting.  School Programs - LEARN MORE
9 Wellington St. E, Brampton
Phone: 905-791-4055
www.facebook.com/visitPAMA
www.pama@peelregion.ca

Reptilia Zoo
Bring your curriculum to Life! Reptilia Education Program is dedicated to providing a real connection for students between the Ontario Science Curriculum and the world around them, fostering a sense of responsibility, and understanding, empowering the students to grasp critical concepts and formulate their own questions!
 Reptilia Vaughan
 2501 Rutherford Rd Vaughan, ON,
Phone: 905-761-6223 |www.bookings.vaughan@reptilia.org
Reptilia Whitby 
1400 Victoria St East Whitby, ON,
Phone: 905-493-9511 |www.bookings.whitby@reptilia.org

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is the first and only aquatic facility of its kind in Ontario.
 Our suite of school programs offers a range of interactive and exciting options that are designed to meet Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum standards. Classroom Workshops. Tank Talk Programs take place on the floor of the Aquarium at a specified tank. An Educator will facilitate a discussion about the tank and the animals that inhabit it.
Teacher's Digital Resources - LEARN MORE
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 288 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto
Phone: 647-351-FISH (3474)
www.ripleyaquariums.com

Toronto Zoo
 Looking for a unique and fun-filled field trip that will fill your students with inspiration and wonder? Toronto Zoo is the place to make real-world connections through observation, inquiry and critical thinking! Come face-to-face with over 5,000 animals, igniting a sense of wonder and curiosity for the natural world. Students need to be inspired to take action to protect our planet and the wildlife that call it home!
Virtual Classroom Connections - Bring the Zoo into your classroom and learn about the wonderful wildlife while having a little fun too!   LEARN MORE
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 2000 Meadowvale Rd,  Toronto
Phone: 416-392-5900
www.torontozoo.com/zootoyou/connectionz

Photo: Toronto Zoo

Gardiner Museum
Porcelain pugs, Chinese dragons, ancient Maya sculptures, and more! Students will explore diverse cultures and histories through our world-renowned collection of ceramics. They’ll also tap into their creativity and get their hands dirty in the studio alongside a practicing artist. Choose from a wide range of school programs with built-in curriculum connections or customize your own!
Virtual Field Trips / Resources - LEARN MORE

111 Queen’s Park, Toronto
Fill out the online booking form at gardinermuseum.com/school or
​call the Education Manager at 416-408-5212.
www.gardinermuseum.com/school

Treetop Trekking
For over 15 years treetop trekking has been offering fun, safe and educational programs for students, that meet many elementary and secondary curriculum requirements. Now with 6 locations in Ontario and activities for all ages, there has never been a better time to plan your school trip. teachers can look forward to an enjoyable, hassle free day outside too!
TREETOP TREKKING NAMED ONTARIO’S ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR 2020!
Following the provincial regulations that came into effect on April 8th, we are permitted to remain open as an Outdoor Recreational Amenity offering outdoor exercise. In addition to our extensive Covid safety protocols, we have reduced activity capacities even further out of an abundance of caution. We also ask that you only visit a park if it is in your local region. Spaces are very limited and reservations are required.

Locations: Barrie, Brampton, Ganaraska, Hamilton, Huntsville, Stouffville 
Phone: 416-799-8434
 www.treetoptrekking.com 

​Ufly Simulator
“We are the only 777 simulator available to the general public in Canada. UFLY Simulator offers an exclusive experience to our guests where you fly with a real pilot, plus we have over 24,000airports in our data base. Our simulator has a fixed base, so it doesn’t move but with our180* Field Vision it makes you feel like your flight experience is real.” We are approved by the Ontario Minister of Education for a grade 11 and 12 program with 2 credits: transportation technology – Light Aircraft, Grade 11/12, College Preparation TTL3_4C
1535 Meyerside Dr. Unit 6 Mississauga, ON  
Phone: 416-777-2261 or 905-565-0197 
www.uflysimulator.ca

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MISSISSAUGA​

Bradley Museum Complex
Nestled in a 70-year old maple grove on the edge of Lake Ontario, the Bradley Museum complex consists of three designated Ontario Heritage sites, two of which date back to the early and mid-1800s. All on- site programs link to the Ontario English and French Immersion Curriculum, and are tailored to the appropriate age group. 

VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS: The Museums of Mississauga bring heritage to life by visually narrating the early settler experience and life in the nineteenth century through to the modern era. Our programs are designed to support the learning objectives of the Ontario curriculum at each level.

Bradley Museum Complex 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON 
Phone: 905-615-4860
www.culture.mississauga.ca/content/education

Benares Historic House
With more than 165 years of history, this exquisite Georgian style estate was home to four generations of the Harris-Sayers family, and features over 95% original artifacts. All on-site English and French Immersion programs link to the Ontario Curriculum and include hands-on elements to enhance learning. Book your school group today!
VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
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Benares Historic House1507 Clarkson Road North, Mississauga, ON 
Phone: 905-615-4860
www.culture.mississauga.ca/content/education

Meadowvale Theatre
Meadowvale Theatre has been part of the Meadowvale community since 1989 showcasing the best of dance, drama, music and musical comedy. School programs this season include a variety of performances that touch on timely topics such as self-expression, problem solving and friendship. Register your school group today!
VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
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6315 Montevideo Rd, Mississauga, ON 
Phone: 905-615-4720
www.culture.mississauga.ca/meadowvale-theatre

​Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB)
The Small Arms Inspection Building (SAIB) is a historic, multi-purpose building that presents a wide range of arts and cultural experiences. Educational programs are available for elementary students and offer on-site learning opportunities rooted in interactive experiences and unique approaches to storytelling. 
VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
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1352 Lakeshore Road East Mississauga ON
​Phone: 905-615-4860 ext. 2110
 www.smallarmsinspectionbuilding.ca
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NIAGARA REGION

Fort George National Historic Site
Transport your class to a journey into the past with costumed interpreters and an authentic environment to Isaac Brock’s headquarters at the onset of the War of 1812. Fort George offers a variety of programs (1, 2, 4 and 24 hours) available year- round and tailored to all grades. Advance booking is required for all programs.
51 Queens Parade Niagara-on-the-Lake ON 
Phone: 905-468-6614
Email: pc.niagaraont.pc@canada.ca
www.facebook.com/FortGeorgeNHS
​www.parkscanada.gc.ca/fortgeorge

GREAT WOLF LODGE®
Enjoy the thrill of our gigantic 100,000 sq. ft. waterpark. From zero depth entry pools and spray features to extreme tub rides, the waterpark is designed with everyone in mind. Continue the adventure in our Northern Lights Arcade, including a ticket redemption center, Ten Paw Bowling Alley, MagiQuest adventure game or Wacky Wilderness 18- hole mini golf course.

At Great Wolf Lodge our team is working around the clock to keep your family safe while you play.  We are exceeding CDC standards, performing wellness checks, requiring face coverings, and limiting capacity.
3950 Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Phone: 905-353-5632
www.greatwolf.com/niagara

Landmark Cinemas
It’s an easy A! Movies Make Learning Fun Whether it’s a break to catch the latest, most talked about film, or a curated selection that will enhance your curriculum, we’re here to create an easy, A+ movie-going experience for educators and their students.
 For more information, to request a specific film or create your personal experience, visit
www.landmarkcinemas.com/group-sales
Kitchener: 135 Park Dr.  www.landmarkcinemas.com/showtimes/kitchener 
Waterloo: 415 The Boardwalk,  University Ira Needles  Blvd  
www.landmarkcinemas.com/showtimes/waterloo

Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
Over 2,000 free flying tropical butterflies in a lush rain forest setting, complete with water falls and pools. Take part in one of the educational programmes. Viewing live specimens of eggs, caterpillars and pupae enrich many of these programmes.  Observe the numerous species as they flutter, soar and feed on nectar and pollen. Step outside the conservatory to experience a native butterfly garden that attracts many of the 120 species of butterflies native to Ontario
Niagara Parks Commission, Niagara Falls, ON, follow Niagara parkway north to the Botanical Gardens.

At this time, Niagara Parks remains open for walkthrough access only with this closure including all Niagara Parks attractions, restaurants and retail stores in Table Rock Centre, as well as the WEGO Green Line bus service and Falls Incline Railway.
Our golf courses are scheduled to open on April 9th, following all provincial public health guidelines.
As an outdoor recreation experience, the Whirlpool Adventure Course will be operating April 6 to 9 from 10:00am to 5:00pm and April 10 to 30 from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Phone: 1-877-NIA-PARK or 905 371 0254 ext. 2
www.niagaraparks.com

Photo: Niagara Parks Commission

Niagara Parks Commission
Take learning to a whole new level at Niagara Parks. We offer many unique settings for student learning. Whether you want to explore Canada’s historic past or to integrate units of science with geography, our diverse nature and heritage sites can add value to the learning process. Ask about our education packages that combine experience for a one-of-a-kind learning adventure.
Phone: 905-356-2241 ext. 2877-642-7275 ext. 2
Email: pc.niagaraont.pc@canada.ca
www.niagaraparks.com
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HAMILTON

Photo: Hamilton Conservation Authority

HMCS Haida National Historic Site
Seeking an authentic school trip? A program at HMCS Haida provides students with a tactile and immersive experience aboard “Canada’s most Decorated Warship” - the only tribal-class destroyer left in the world! Explore how sailors lived and worked while defending our country at sea during the Second World War and the Korean War. Our site offers pre-built programs, self-directed programs, and specialized programs. Open: seasonally May through October (please check the website for dates).
Pier 9, 658 Catharine St. North, Hamilton, ON 
Phone: 905-526-6742
Email: haida.info@pc.gc.ca
www.facebook.com/HaidaNHS
www.pc.haida.pc@canada.ca

​Landmark Cinemas
It’s an easy A! Movies Make Learning Fun Whether it’s a break to catch the latest, most talked about film, or a curated selection that will enhance your curriculum, we’re here to create an easy, A+ movie-going experience for educators and their students.
For more information, to request a specific film or create your personal experience, visit
www.landmarkcinemas.com/group-sales

Kitchener: 135 Park Dr.  
www.landmarkcinemas.com/showtimes/kitchener 
Waterloo: 415 The Boardwalk, University Ira Needles Blvd
www.landmarkcinemas.com/showtimes/waterloo

Hamilton Civic Museums
Experience nine City-Owned Museums, Six National Historic Sites (NHS), an interactive children’s muse-um and arts, heritage and music at Fieldcote.  All Hamilton Civic Museums offer programs suitable for elementary school students, secondary school students, and community groups such as Scouts and Guides.
Dundurn National Historic Site, Hamilton Military Museum, Hamilton Museum of Steam &Technology, NHS Battlefield House Museum & Park NHS Whitehern Historic House & Garden NHS Hamilton Children’s Museum Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum Griffin House NHS Hamilton & Scourge NHS, Hamilton Military Museum

ONLINE FIELD TRIP PLANNER: LEARN MORE 
www.hamilton.ca/educational-programming-teachers/museum-field-trips
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WINDSOR - ESSEX

Photo: Fort Malden National Historic Site

Fort Malden National Historic Site
Experience the location of a historic meeting between Major General Sir Isaac Brock and Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, the British stronghold on the Detroit frontier during the war of 1812, and the Rebellions of 1837-38. Fort Malden opens a fascinating door way into Canada’s early military history. We offer both pre-built and self-guided programs for a variety of grades.
​Open seasonally May through October (check website for dates).
 Email: pc.fortmalden.pc@canada.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/malden

Amherstburg Freedom Museum
The Amherstburg Freedom Museum tells the story of African-Canadians’ journey and contributions, including Amherstburg’s role in the Underground Railroad, by preserving stories and presenting artifacts that educate and inspire. The museum was founded by resident Melvin “Mac” Simpson. Core programming includes both self-guided and guided tours of these buildings, educational programming for schools and the showcasing of artifacts and exhibits which tell the story of African Canadians. Formerly known as the North American Black Historical Museum.
 277 King Street, Amherstburg
Phone: 519-736-5433 or 1-800-713-6336
www.amherstburgfreedom.org
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Buxton National Historic Site
Students who visit the museum will participate in the museum school programs and have the unique opportunity to take on the persona of a real historical figure. They will travel through time to attend a period classroom (built by former slaves in 1861) for old-time lessons taught by museum staff or do chores in the cabin(built by former slaves in 1852). Students will experience history first-hand with the descendants of those who made the perilous journey on the Underground Railroad in a learning adventure at the Buxton Museum!
  As part of Black History Month, a commemorative stamp will pay tribute to Canadian baseball Hall-of-Famer and youth advocate Fergie Jenkins.
21975 A.D. Shadd Rd., North Buxton, ON 
Phone: 519-352-4799
www.buxtonmuseum.com

Point Pelee National Historic Park
Cruise among the cattails with an interpreter in our ten-person canoe. ‘Meet’ the marsh’s carnivorous plant and take a glimpse at life below the water, as you discover a side of Point Pelee few have experienced. Situated at the southern extreme of mainland Canada, Point Pelee National Park is a tiny sanctuary supporting a mosaic of habitats from jungle-like forest to lush wetlands to open savannah. Bike the4.5 km trail taking you deep into the forest, or walk the board walkout onto one of the largest freshwater marshes left on the Great Lakes.
Facebook Updates
www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/pelee/activ

The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad was the first great freedom movement in the Americas. It was the first time that good people Black and White and of different races and faiths worked in harmony for freedom and for justice. The abolitionists would use railroad terminology to confuse the slave catchers. A CONDUCOR would be a person who would lead the fugitives to freedom. It would be their responsibility to get the PASSENGERS (fugitives), from one Station (safehouse) to another until they would eventually reach a TERMINAL in northern U.S or Canada, where there was freedom.
www.undergroundrailroadmuseum.org

John R. Park Homestead Conservation
Visit back in time to the 1850s. The house and farm buildings of John and Amelia Park are restored to bring the nineteenth century to life. Explore the Parks’ magnificent Classical Revival home, built in1842, taste baking from the kitchen fireplace or play with a wooden toy in the children’s bedrooms. See the workings of an 1885 steam engine-powered saw mill and stop by the blacksmith shop to witness the making of small hardware and repairing of farm tools at the coal-fired forge. Don’t miss the working smokehouse, ice- house and barn. For a breath of fresh air, take a scenic walk on the lakeshore boardwalk. You can also take in the theatre where an audio-visual presentation will transport you back in time to John Park’s day. Each spring we plant the garden with heir-loom crops, flowers and vegetables. In the summer, livestock are a popular addition.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS - LEARN MORE

915 Essex County Rd 50, Essex, ON 
Phone: 519-738-2029
www.essexregionconservation.ca/location/john- r-park-homestead/