Visit the Court

Guided Tours

A visit to the Supreme Court of Canada gives one the opportunity to become better acquainted with Canada's highest court. Tour guides, who are all law students, will familiarize visitors with the operation of the Canadian judicial system and will explain how legal issues of public importance are dealt with by the Supreme Court of Canada. When the Court is in session, it is possible to sit in on the hearing of an appeal.

Recommended age group: all ages
Duration: 30 minutes
Group size: maximum 60
Fee: none

 

 

 

Schedule of Tours and Reservations

Early May to end of August

The Supreme Court of Canada building is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays, and guided tours are conducted on a continuing basis. English tours start on the hour and French tours on the half-hour. Please note that no visits are offered between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.

For groups of 10 or more, reservations for guided tours should be made in advance by filling out the on-line reservation request form.

September to April

The Supreme Court of Canada building is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Guided tours are available by pre-arrangement only. The building is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.

Reservations for guided tours should be made in advance by filling out the on-line reservation request form.

Please note that it may, for reasons related to the work of the Court, be necessary to alter or cancel guided tours, sometimes on short notice.

GPS Coordinates

North 45° 25.2549'
West 075° 42.2469'