Ottawa, established in 1826, is an exciting destination with a rich and fascinating history, making it the perfect backdrop for kids to experience authentic Canadian culture. As Canada’s capital city, chosen in 1857 because of its convenient location between Montreal and Toronto, it has plenty of historic and heritage attractions to be explored including museums, art displays, historical buildings, and unique festivals. And as a diverse, beautiful, and safe environment, Ottawa is the perfect place for your child to attend language camp and learn about Canada’s unique heritage.

Read on to discover four not-to-be-missed heritage attractions your child could visit during language camp this summer!

1. During English Language Summer Camp, Kids Can Visit the Capital History Kiosks

Kids attending English language summer camp this year will get a special treat. To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017, Ottawa is hosting even more fun activities and attractions than usual. Those attractions include the brand new Capital History Kiosks. The mini kiosks will be popping up around the city during the summer and will feature original artwork, photographs, and texts sharing historical stories of the communities where they are located. Your child may encounter these kiosks while enjoying supervised tours of the city, since the kiosks will be located on key intersections and corners around Ottawa. The Capital History Kiosks are a great opportunity for your child to learn about Canada’s history in a unique setting.

Kids at Destination Canada experience Canadian history

2. During Summer Camp for International Students, Your Child Can See Illunaata

Another unique attraction being introduced in 2017 to celebrate Canada’s birthday is Illunaata. Illunaata means “all together” in Inuktitut, the language spoken by Canadian Inuit in Canada’s eastern and central arctic. For the Illunaata project, the Ottawa School of Art (OSA) in partnership with four other organizations is bringing vivid and colourful culture to Ottawa’s beautiful neighborhoods. Four murals will be painted around the city, celebrating Inuit and Canadian culture. The murals will be located in the vibrant neighborhoods of Chinatown, Centretown, Sandy Hill/Lowerton, and Blackburn Hamlet. It’s the perfect opportunity to appreciate history and art, with a great photo op to boot!

3. During Summer Camp for International Students, Your Child Could Visit the Canadian History Hall

Just in time for language camp, on July 1st 2017 the Canadian Museum of History is opening the highly anticipated Canadian History Hall. As a supplement to what your child will learn about Canadian history during summer camp for international students, your child can visit the hall and see 1,800 artifacts from 15,000 years of history. With 40,000 square feet of space, there’s plenty of room for unique artifacts. In fact, your child may even get the chance to see the Moffat stick, the oldest hockey stick in existence! It doesn’t get much more Canadian than that. The Canadian History Hall is just another reason why it’s never been a better summer for your child to attend language camp in Canada!

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