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Guided tours

Take part in a free on-site or remote tour to learn about Canada’s highest court.

During your tour, you will learn more about the history of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Canadian judicial system and how the Court deals with important legal issues. Since the summer of 2026, the Court has been temporarily relocated to the West Memorial Building at 344 Wellington Street while its permanent home undergoes a long-term restoration project. On-site tours are currently offered at the West Memorial Building, a classified heritage building that has been restored to serve as the Court’s temporary home.

When the Court is in session, you can also attend a hearing.

Important

The Court’s temporary home in the West Memorial Building at 344 Wellington Street will open to the public on September 9, 2026. Starting on this date, the building will be open to visitors and guided tours will be available.

For reasons related to the work of the Court, guided tours may be changed or cancelled on short notice.

On-site tours

Come explore the Court in person. On-site tours:

  • are suitable for all age groups
  • take about 30 minutes
  • can accommodate groups of up to 30 people
  • are offered free of charge
Two visitors listen to a guide interpreter in the courtroom
Schedule of public tours and reservations
Date Time Details
September to April 9 am to 5 pm ET Monday to Friday
  • All guided tours are available by reservation only
  • When the Court is in session, tours are still running, but the main courtroom is closed to visitors
  • However, you can attend a hearing
May and June 9 am to 5 pm ET daily, including weekends
  • Guided tours for groups of 10 or more are available by reservation only
  • Guided tours are available by reservation only from Monday to Friday
  • Guided tours are offered without a reservation on Saturday and Sunday
    • Tours in English start on the hour and tours in French start on the half-hour
  • When the Court is in session, tours are still running, but the main courtroom is closed to visitors
  • However, you can attend a hearing
July and August 9 am to 5 pm ET daily, including weekends
  • Guided tours are offered without a reservation
    • Tours in English start on the hour and tours in French start on the half-hour
  • Guided tours for groups of 10 or more are available by reservation only

Remote tours

If you can’t come to the Supreme Court of Canada, the Court can come to you. Remote tours are offered live by our guide-interpreters, who will teach you about the Court and its history through pictures, videos and interesting facts.

Remote tours:

Reservations for remote tours must be made in advance. Book a tour now.

Tours for school groups

Tours for school groups:

Date modified: 2026-09-02