The Supreme Court of Canada: A Pillar of Justice in Ottawa

Getting There

• Car

  To reach the Supreme Court of Canada from anywhere in Western Canada by car, navigate towards Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway). Follow signs for Ottawa. Once you reach Ottawa, take the Nicholas Street exit to merge onto Highway 417. Continue on Highway 417 and take the exit for 'King Edward Avenue'. Merge onto King Edward Avenue, then turn right onto Wellington Street. The Supreme Court of Canada will be on your left at 301 Wellington St. Parking is available nearby, but may incur additional costs.

• Public Transportation

  If you're traveling by public transit, you can take a bus to Ottawa. From locations like Vancouver or Calgary, you may need to take a Greyhound or similar service to Ottawa. Once you arrive at the Ottawa bus station, transfer to OC Transpo bus routes 6 or 7, which will take you towards the downtown area. Alight at the 'Parliament Hill' stop. The Supreme Court of Canada is a short 5-minute walk from there. You may need to purchase a bus ticket, which typically costs around CAD 3.50.

• Train

  For train travel, VIA Rail operates services from various Western Canadian cities to Ottawa. Book a ticket to the Ottawa train station. Upon arrival, you can take a taxi or ride-sharing service (like Uber) directly to the Supreme Court of Canada for about CAD 15-20, depending on traffic. Alternatively, you can take OC Transpo bus routes 6 or 7 from the train station. The fare is around CAD 3.50.