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Planning the trip of a lifetime shouldn’t be a full-time job.


For over 55 years, Brightspark has partnered with schools across the country to provide an effortless experience for teachers and an unforgettable trip for students. We deal with the details so you can focus on what is important – your class.

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Student Scholarships Awarded Each Year

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Featured Tours

Designed specifically for students by our travel experts and teachers, our tours offer students a unique opportunity to merge fun and immersive learning in destinations around the world.

Elementary Tours

Travel to iconic destinations like Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City on custom-tailored tours ideal for your elementary class curriculum and year-end trips with your grade eight graduates.

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Music Tours

Train with world-famous artists and performers at historic venues all while being immersed in the culture and history of exciting destinations throughout the world.

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Language Tours

Give your students a true immersive experience travelling to destinations where they can practice their language skills while experiencing the local culture.

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Diverse and Inclusive Tours

From Halifax to Haida Gwaii, come explore Canada’s diverse history and culture. A unique learning experience that highlights Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ(IA+) and other underrepresented communities in every aspect of the tour.

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Outdoor Ed Tours

Change the pace with a camp trip to destinations throughout southern Ontario, so your class can build their teamwork and leadership skills, all while enjoying high quality meals and accommodations for both teachers and students.

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History Tours

Whether your class is visiting Parliament Hill or studying about the role Canada plays globally, our History tours help students engage with history in hands-on and interactive ways.

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Putting Your Experience First

  • Dynamic Tour Directors

    They are experts in fun and are equipped with educational content and interactive games that keep your students engaged. Extensively trained and masters in logistics, they deal with all the details to ensure a stress-free trip!

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  • Exclusive Programming

    Brightspark Exclusive programs are designed to encourage participation through experiential education. Whether it’s a Mystery Heist in Ottawa or Escaping the Port in Montreal, these activities will add a WOW factor to your tour.

    EXPLORE ACTIVITIES

  • Seamless Support

    Our team is with you and your students every step of the way from itinerary planning, to board paperwork, online payment collection and 24/7 on-tour assistance. Hospitality is at the core of our business and we are dedicated to making the planning process simple and easy.

    OUR TOUR-BUILDING PHILOSOPHY

  • Health and Safety

    In 55+ years of operational experience, we have had no major incidents. Our Health and Safety policies are maintained through our three step process: Risk Mitigation, Advanced Safety Training and Crisis Management.

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Included in Every Tour

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    Guaranteed Flights and Hotels

    We confirm the booking of flights and hotels when you submit your deposit to avoid last minute hiccups.

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    Centrally Located Accommodations

    Save hours avoiding long commutes and maximize your time in destination with hotels within the city limits.

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    Private Tours

    Personalize your class trip to suit your needs and be assured that your students will never be joined with another group.

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    Go, Discover, Inspire

    You are not a tourist but a traveller. We will expose you and your students to the soul of the destination and ignite their sense of wonder.

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"Everything was well organized right from the first email inquiry. Brightspark was very accommodating for students with special needs and had a quick plan to put in to place. I can’t wait to book again!"

 

Jennifer B., DDSB

 

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Flip through our digital brochure to learn more about WorldStrides Canada and our breadth of educational travel opportunities.

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Digital Discovery Journal

Encouraging students to engage in reflection, connection-making, and critical thinking is crucial for learning. To help facilitate this process, we've created a digital Discovery Journal specifically for Ottawa, empowering students to elevate their learning experiences.

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Latest Blog Posts

Discover invaluable teacher resources on our blog page tailored to enhance educational travel experiences. Dive into our latest blogs and empower yourself with tools to enrich your classroom lesson plans. 

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