Visit the Court

Information on Booking a Tour

From May 1 to August 31, 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.

From September 1 to April 30, 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 on statutory holidays.

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

Please be aware that guided tours may be cancelled due to Court activity, sometimes on short notice.

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.

Supreme Court of Canada
301 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0J1
Phone: 613-995-4330 or 1-888-551-1185
Fax: 613-996-3063
E-mail: reception@scc-csc.gc.ca

Reservations for guided tours should be made
in advance. Please send an on-line reservation request form, or contact us by:

• Phone: 613-995-5361 or 1-866-360-1522
• Fax: 613-941-5817, or
• E-mail: tour-visite@scc‑csc.gc.ca

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

 

 

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