CANADA
The Canadian classics.
The 15 most popular museums tours, with what each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Toronto’s ROM ticket for about $19 includes Ming-era tombs, Barosaurus, and top galleries across world history—plan 3 hours to a full day.
“Our experience was good, however exhibit rooms could flow better. Too much back tracking. But other than that the museum is beautiful. My family enjoyed themselves. Thank you”
Skip ticket lines with Royal Ontario Museum admission in Toronto. See dinosaurs, Chinese and Indigenous collections, plus optional special exhibits.
“Museum is under construction and very noisy in certain areas. The sections are well organized and very informative.”
AGO general admission in Toronto: Marchesa Casati, Gehry spiral stairs, Indigenous and Canadian art, Thomson ship models, plus café bites.
“It’s a beautiful art gallery with a fabulous collection. Also had a pretty spectacular lunch in the café.”
Timed-entry admission in Squamish for the mine train, BOOM! show, and gold panning, plus self-guided mill exhibits.
“I had a wonderful time with my family! The tour was truly fascinating, and I was especially impressed by the professionalism of the staff. The workers at the local café were incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Overall, everything contributed to a real holiday feeling. I’ll definitely be recommending this place…”
Skip the guessing game with a self-paced day at Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum, from Moriyama’s regeneration design to Memorial Hall.
“Very beautiful museum and such a great history behind it!!”
See 15,000 years of Canadian history in Gatineau, with indoor totem poles, Indigenous galleries, a kids museum, and Ciné+ films.
“j’avais deux heures devant moi, ce qui m’a permis de voir l’exposition sur l’histoire du Canada.”
Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa: historic castle, blue whale skeleton, Arctic gallery, live bugs and tide pools, plus Butterflies in Flight.
“I usually like hands on activities in the museum...”
Museum of Illusions Toronto is a self-guided hour of optical tricks and hands-on puzzles near Front St. Tickets cost $26.23.
“Cheerful and helpful staff will assist with fun picture-taking and explaining the exhibits. We enjoyed ourselves.”
Canadian War Museum admission in Ottawa with permanent and special exhibits, mobile tickets, and time to reflect in Memorial Hall.
“Great morning. Kids loved it. Workers were so helpful. Takes about 3 hours to really absorb info available”
3.5-hour Calgary bus tour from Calgary Tower. Scotsman’s Hill skyline views and Gasoline Alley Museum classics with a local guide.
“Excellent, fully inclusive tour with a wonderful tour guide. Calgary is a wonderful city and should be toured.”
Mobile general admission to Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario: Canadian and world art, Frank Gehry architecture, self-guided flexibility.
“I have had the opportunity to view and engage with several outstanding collections of historical and religious art that motivate me to learn more about each piece at the Art Gallery of Ontario. That particular day is a very fascinating and educational experience.”
Explore Canada’s Museum of History in Quebec: Douglas Cardinal design, indoor totem poles, Canadian History Hall, and CINÉ+.
“A great location to experience a short walk through Canada’s history, from early Inuit period to current days. The Grand Hall with all those Totem Pols is just incredible! Definitely worth a visit (have at least 4 to 5 hours available in your schedule).”
Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum in 1 day. See 4,500 years of footwear, rotating exhibitions, and free WiFi for $11 per person.
“I love looking at shoes, footwear, etc and this museum has all kinds of them.....wonderful history and interesting facts.....a real delight.”
Step into Montreal’s Museum of Illusions for 70+ hands-on optical tricks, photo moments, and simple science in about an hour.
“Really great experience and very good value for money. Everything is superbly laid out and interesting”
Halifax’s Pier 21 immigration museum with a guided exhibition tour, a 20-minute documentary, and family-history help for $13.
“good. As an immigrant, it was touching to know that my two sisters went through the immigration site in the early 60's”
