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Welcome to the Home of Ottawa Tours – From a Christian Perspective.

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].

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Frequently asked questions (faqs), q: who is this tour for.

A: This offer is for singles, couples, families with teens 13 & up, and groups of 10-18 people (groups of teens MUST include at least two adult chaperones in their total). 

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 $325/Person. What Is Covered?

A: The prices cover Two Days Accommodation, Meals, 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?

• Accommodation for two nights (you also have the option to purchase an additional night for $110/person)
• 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: Your reduced price is $125/pp (SAVE $200).

Q: How Do I Know If Guided Tours Are Available For The House Of Commons Or The Senate For The Dates I Choose?

A: Check availability of tickets here . ChristianRoots Canada is not responsible for arranging tickets.

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 Family Package?

A: Yes! If you register 4+ members (must be from the same household), w e will send you a $75 coupon to be used in our store.

*Please note that this coupon applies ONLY to families who purchase the accommodations package.

Q: When Does Registration End?

A: May Tours Registration opens January 13 ; closes April 27

June Tours Registration opens January 13 ; closes May 18

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 your tour is May 4-6 , your accommodations will be at a small university in downtown Ottawa; if your tour is May 16-17 , your accommodations will be at the lovely Adams Airport Inn .

If your tour is in June , 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.

• About the Senate Building (8 VERY short videos)
• Artwork & Heritage at the Senate of Canada (14 short videos)
• Educational Materials (Recommended for ages 14+)
• Attend Debates and Committees – House of Commons & Senate
• The Senate of Canada Building
• History of Canada’s Senate
• Visit Canada’s Parliament

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.

• History of the Carillon
• Repair of the Carillon (while Centre Block is being renovated)
• Repair & Restoration of The Stained Glass Windows

Revealing Canada’s Christian history through curriculum, books, and products. Inspiring Christian families to embrace their heritage and make a positive impact. Join us in discovering God’s story in Canada’s journey.

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10 Top Religious Sites in Canada

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Here are 10 suggested sites for religious travelers to visit while in Canada.

Canada is home to many attractions for groups interested in religious travel. From historic cathedrals and national shrines to convents and temples, a spiritual and educational journey awaits.

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

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Basilica of Saint John the Baptist

The Basilica of Saint John, overlooking the city of St. John’s, Newfoundland, was one of the few buildings that survived the Great Fire of 1892 in St. John’s. Inside the basilica visitors can view the seven altars, 14 Stations of the Cross, the galleries, fonts and numerous stained glass windows each representing a specific religious event or saint. Historic religious artifacts, art and pictures of bishops and archbishops of St. John’s can be seen in the Basilica Museum. The Basilica of Saint John the Baptist was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1983.

Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum & Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours

The Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum and Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, the oldest church in Old Montreal, provide many options for groups. The museum transports visitors back in time through exhibits dedicated to the beginnings of Montreal, the construction of the chapel and the founding of the Congregation de Notre-Dame. “Reviving Bon-Secours” is a discovery tour of the archeological site of the original chapel destroyed by fire in 1754. Guided 90-minute tours offer a history of the life of Marguerite Bourgeoys—founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame in Montreal—and visits to the stone crypt and the tower. Express tours are also available and can be catered to meet any time limit groups might have.

International Buddhist Temple

The International Buddhist Temple is regarded as the finest example of Chinese architecture in Canada and one of the most inspirational places in North America. The temple, located in Richmond, British Columbia, offers guided tours for groups interested in seeing the magnificent temple and learning about the Buddhist philosophy. From sculptures and paintings to architecture and horticulture, the International Buddhist Temple gives visitors the chance to step into an authentic atmosphere and leave with a better understanding of Chinese culture and Buddhist faith. The temple is open to everyone, regardless of age or religious views.

Ursuline Museum of Quebec City

Shrine of Saint-Anne-de-Beaupre

Dedicated to the grandmother of Jesus, the Shrine of Saint-Anne-de-Beaupre, located 20 minutes outside of Quebec City, has been a gathering place for people for over 350 years. Audio guides are available in four different languages to accommodate the large number of visitors each year—more than one million. The basilica houses numerous mosaics and sculptures, the Chapel of Saint Anne, 10 ambulatory chapels and over 240 stained-glass windows, each telling a specific story. Also found on the grounds are the Memorial Chapel, the Scala Santa and the Way of the Cross. At the Saint Anne Museum visitors can learn about the 350 years of devotion to Saint Anne, the history and influence of her life, and see the largest collection of ex-votos—votive offerings to a saint or a divinity—in North America.

Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal

Our Lady of the Cape Shrine

Canada’s National Shrine to the Virgin Mary was founded in 1888 along the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Trois-Rivieres. The Old Shrine is one of the oldest preserved churches in Canada and is home to the statue of Our Lady of the Cape responsible for the “Miracle of the Eyes”—when Blessed Father Frederic, Father Desilets and Mr. P. Lacroix witnessed the statue’s eyes open on June 22, 1888. Our Lady of the Cape Basilica was inaugurated in 1964 and houses a 5,425-pipe Casavant organ. The Commemorative Rosary Bridge was built in 1924 and serves as a reminder that the parishioners of St. Marie Madeline prayed the rosary for the river to freeze over in the winter of 1879 in order to carry over the stones to build the new church. Guided tours of the basilica and shrine are available for groups.

Saint Anthony’s Hermitage of Lac-Bouchette

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We went on a church group to the Holyland with IBMT Tours and had a great trip, everything was planned for us perfectly. There was over 123 people in four different bus groups and things went smoothly, I thought it was going to be hectic with that many people in the group but IBMT did a wonderful job and made sure the buses did not go convoy, every bus had its own time table and itinerary for the day, our guide Dani was so knowledgeable and loving. We love you IBMT and we will recommend you guys. Thanks for everything you have done for us.

For years, it had been a deep desire of mine to lead a group of pilgrims to the Holy Land.  I’m not sure how it happened (perhaps the grace of God), but I ended up working with Israel Biblical Mission Tours (IBMT) and specifically Ornan Sharaby.   Because I had never led a group like this before, I needed guidance.  Ornan and his team were wonderfully helpful.  They answered all my questions, and never seemed irritated when I called or emailed with what some might have considered a “Silly question.”  Then, when it was close to departure time, I had some apprehensions.  Ornan assured me that he had taken care of everything.  On the day of our departure, we (a group of 27) had no issues whatsoever.  As predicted, everything was “Taken care of.”  The flight experience was good.

Upon our arrival in Israel, the bus and the guide were waiting for us, took us to our Hotel, and we slept well.  We departed on our experience the next morning. 

As we progressed day by day, my wife and I were extremely pleased (as was the entire group).  Every detail of our trip was laid out, and we were treated so very well by everyone.  We experienced no difficulties at all.  It was truly better than we had anticipated.  My compliments to IBMT, and to Ornan and his team.  I simply cannot imagine things going any better.  Our itinerary was wonderful, our bus, and driver were phenomenal, and our guide was friendly, fun, and extremely knowledgeable.  They all made sure that we had an incredible Holy Experience…and we DID!

Every single member of our trip was overwhelmed with the experience, and went out of their way to tell me that their Holy Land Pilgrimage exceeded their expectations. 

Finally, on our last day in Israel, our driver and our guide, expressed their appreciation to us, and made sure that we arrived at the airport on time, and then our guide took up to the right place and helped us get checked in. 

I therefore, with no trepidation whatsoever, very highly recommend IBMT and Mr. Ornan Sharaby when you plan your Holy Land experience.  You could not be in better hands.

Sincerely, Pastor Stan Patterson Church 213  Covington, Georgia

This was an incredible tour of Israel with IBMT Tours and I loved the additional trip to Petra as well. We had a very knowledgeable guide from Israel who gave us an extensive explanation of everything we saw in Israel. All of the hotels I stayed in were great with comfortable beds and wonderful buffet breakfasts!!

Dear Brother Ornan and Brother Thomas,

We, KBCUSA had a wonderful time with IBMT Holy Land Tour in November 2014. It was really great joy for our group, the members of Karen Baptist Churches USA. You have fulfilled our great expectation to visit the Holy Land. We all appreciate for your well arrangement for excellent hotels, Tours and the tour guide and the drivers as well. Especially we appreciate for your kind arrangement from Canada even we were on the Tour in Israel and the warmly and kind assists of Mr. Thomas Portmann who taking care of us as his family. We really enjoy the trip with IBMT. And this year, we will be going to Israel with your Tour again. I would like to invite you to visit and present about the upcoming tour at our KBCUSA annual meeting which will be held in Buffalo in July 23-15, 2015. We expect about 500 people at the conference. 

Thanks and God bless you.

My trip to the Holy Land Israel

It is a dream trip is a desired journey, but God is the one who knows when your turn is and when is your time. Since I was at a young age I always wanted to know the world. I thought where Jesus was born, my love for God and my faith; it grew and grew inside of me and with it to know the steps of Jesus. I dreamed about knowing of what I have always heard where Jesus was born, where the Angel Gabriel came to the Virgin Mary and to know where Jesus was born and suffered so much on his way with the cross. Well my dream came true and even more because I received a wonderful grace of the Lord that I know that everyone that visit those distant and blessed lands of the lord receive with open arms and those who seeks him receive his blessing if you come with open heart. It happened I went in the search of my heart to have an encounter with the Lord and I found it, I meet where he walked, where he suffer, where he celebrated his last dinner even where he was born and was happy healing the poor and those who knew of him.

One day my daughter Paloma tells me Mom go to Holy Land, go to Israel she said because she knows that in my heart I knew that I had this thirst the one that it will not heal with any water only with the water that only the Lord knows how to take away. I stared at her and I said to her ok Paloma I want to go, she stood up like guided by the Holy Spirit and immediately started to make arrangements. I still did not understand that God used her so that I can go in search of him, that he had plans for me.

She like the Sheppard contacted Mr. Ornan at Holyland Tours and it was the best decision since we wanted to find the right person to do a religious tour, but I turn up short because it was not only a religious tour with the content discipline and knowledge of the history that our tour guide made this experience masterly

I know that everything was prepared by this gentleman, the attention, the good service offered by Mr. Ornan, and after arriving to my first destination Tel Aviv I was to be reunited with my group and to begin our crossing it was something wonderful a trip that I will never forget and without being afraid of being wrong with my age 47 years old it was the best trip I ever had.

1. The places we visit like Caesaria, Haifa Acre, Tiberías. Capernaum, Banias, Nazareth, Beit Shean, Jerusalém and Massada. These where places that where impregnated in my heart and specially the Old City where I had the divine experience with the lord, where I felt that God touched my heart where I felt that I was not there by accident that I was in this place because God had a plan for me.

I invite everyone that have not yet been to visit these holy places and the land of God to go, to give yourself this wonderful gift because this will change your life and heart, we know how we arrive but we do not know how we will leave. It is so that I assure you that if you arrive with your hearts open and are willing to let god fill you with love you will receive his blessing not only for yourself but for your family as well, give yourself this gift and let god heal you and blessed your heart and give yourself the opportunity to Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus

Dear Thomas:

It was my intention to write to you upon returning from Israel, to tell you how awesome and wonderful the tour turned out to be.

Thomas, I am still in awe of the modernity and beauty of Israel , even though I know that my level of enjoyment and excitement there could have been much less were my cousin and I not fortunate enough to have the intelligence, knowledgeable and dedicated tour guide that Doron Kaufman was / is. I took a total of 1,750 photos; I will be making a photobook from them.

About our guide Doron — He was always pleasant (smiling) and caring, the best tour guide I have ever experienced. His impartation of what he knows about Israel is in its own ilk and he made every trip seem special.

It will interest you to know that I’ve been selling Israel to all my friends, work colleagues and family, telling all how safe I felt under the guidance of your representative and for them to be sure to book a trip there at some time via IBMT Tours’ Thomas Portman. I also encouraged each to ensure t that their tour guide be none other than Doron Kaufman.

So, until my next trip to Israel and with warmest wishes and kindest regards.

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Our U.S. & Canada tours offer a unique blend of breathtaking scenery of our national parks and nation’s landmarks, a celebration of mankind’s ingenuity and the American spirit, and a vast assortment of regional cultures & cuisines. We invite you to join us as our special guest on one of our US & Canada tours.

Below is a list of tour packages departing in 2024.

Many group options available, contact us today for a group quote click here, scheduled 2024 & 2025 u.s. & canada tours, u.s. tours: frequently asked questions.

What is the best month for a U.S. tour?

There’s no “best” time of year to visit the U.S. because there are so many factors to consider. Different parts of the country have vastly different climates, and you may not want to visit a scorching hot region during the heat of the summer. Because the weather is warmer during the summer, that’s the most popular season for tourism in the U.S.. If you want to avoid large crowds and don’t mind cooler weather, spring and fall are also great times to visit. We offer U.S. tours throughout the year, so you can find a tour that fits your schedule and offers the right itinerary.

How many days do you need for a U.S. tour?

Our USA tour packages vary a lot in terms of length, so the length of your tour depends on which package you choose. Our shortest U.S. tours last for about a week, with our longest tours lasting nearly two weeks. Because the United States is such a large country, each of our tours covers a specific region of the country. If you want to see everything the U.S. has to offer, you may want to consider booking a few of our tours. You can check out specific tour packages to learn more about our U.S. & Europe tours .

What is the dress code in the U.S.?

Visiting the U.S. is great because the country is pretty laid-back as a whole. There’s no strict dress code in the U.S., so you can wear whatever you feel most comfortable in. Because the climate varies so much depending on where you’re at in the country, you should research the areas you’re visiting before packing for your trip. You may want to bring a parka and boots if you’re visiting Alaska, Minnesota or Michigan, but you may not need to pack warm if you’re visiting Texas or Arizona.

Is there a lot of walking involved on a U.S. Tour?

All of our tours — from Iceland tours to United States of America tour packages — involve some amount of walking, but the amount depends on the tour you book. Some of our tours involve more walking than others, so check out each itinerary and contact us if you have any questions or concerns about walking during your tour. We always recommend packing a comfortable pair of shoes that provide support and cushioning for your feet.

What passport & visa information do I need for your U.S. tours?

If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a passport for our U.S. tours unlike if you were traveling on one of our Germany tours . For anyone with non U.S. citizenship, you’ll need a valid passport as well as a visitor visa (B-2) before you go. It can take several months for your passport application to be approved — even if you pay for expedited processing — so make sure you’ve secured your passport and determine the visitor visa guidelines before booking one of our vacation tour packages in the USA.

What common languages will be spoken during the U.S. tours?

Unlike many other countries, the U.S. is very different culturally depending on where you’re at in the country. The Southern United States is right near the border of Mexico, which means there’s a higher Spanish-speaking population in these areas. The east coast of the country is closer to Europe, so there are more European immigrants there. On the West Coast, you’ll find more people of Asian descent than in other parts of the country. English is commonly spoken throughout the U.S..

What currency can I use on a U.S. tour?

The U.S. uses the U.S. Dollar as its currency, which can also be found in many other countries throughout the world. You can convert your currency to USD before taking off, or you can use a foreign currency exchange in the U.S. to convert to USD. Whether you’re visiting the U.S. or taking one of our Turkey tours , it’s always nice to have some spending money.

Do I need to bring a converter for the U.S. tour?

There are two types of outlets used in the U.S. — type A and B. If you’re from another country that uses these outlets, you’re good to go. Otherwise, consider investing in an all-in-one converter that lets you use your devices whether you’re in America or on one of our Israel tours .

What is the time zone for your U.S. tours?

There are several time zones in the U.S., so it depends on which of our United States tour packages you choose. There are four time zones in the contiguous United States — Pacific, Mountain, Central and Eastern. There are also different time zones in Alaska, Hawaii and other surrounding areas.

What climate should I expect during my U.S. tour?

The climate in the U.S. varies a lot depending on where and when you travel. The South is extremely warm and sunny during the summer, while the North is often cold and snowy during the winter. Climates also vary a lot depending on the season — even in particularly warm or cold regions.

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