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At MetroPrep, some of our most meaningful learning takes place beyond the classroom.
Excursions connect academic learning with real-world experiences, allowing students to explore history, science, business, politics, culture, the arts, and the natural world firsthand. Whether visiting Parliament Hill, attending a Broadway production, conducting university laboratory activities, exploring conservation areas, or travelling internationally, students develop curiosity, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Every excursion is carefully designed to complement classroom learning while strengthening friendships, building independence, and creating experiences students remember long after graduation.
Why Experiential Learning Matters
By exploring new environments and engaging directly with people, places, and ideas, students develop skills that cannot be taught through textbooks alone.
MetroPrep excursions encourage students to:
- Connect classroom learning with real-world experiences
- Develop confidence, independence, and resilience
- Build leadership, communication, and teamwork
- Explore universities, industries, and future careers
- Develop global awareness and cultural understanding
- Strengthen friendships and school community
Whether travelling across Toronto or across the world, every experience becomes part of a student’s educational journey.
Types of Excursions
Arts & Culture
Broadway, Stratford Festival, Shaw Festival, museums, galleries, and live performances.
Science & Innovation
University laboratory visits, biotechnology experiences, conservation centres, zoos, and science museums.
Leadership & Government
Parliament Hill, Queen's Park, civic institutions, and public policy experiences.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Dragon's Den, business competitions, financial literacy events, industry visits, and entrepreneurship experiences.
Outdoor Education
Team-building adventures, environmental education, skiing, conservation programs, and recreational activities.
International Travel
Educational trips that introduce students to history, culture, global business, and international perspectives.
Upcoming Excursions
Every year, MetroPrep offers students new opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.
Upcoming excursions may include experiences in the arts, sciences, business, athletics, leadership, technology, government, outdoor education, and international travel.
Students also play an active role in helping shape future excursions based on their interests and passions, ensuring that new experiences continue to evolve with each graduating class.
Recent Excursions
| Ottawa |
| New York City |
| Ireland |
| Niagara Falls |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake |
| Stratford Festival |
| University of Waterloo Kinesiology Lab Days |
| Dragon's Den at CBC Broadcasting Centre |
| Kortright Centre for Conservation |
| Treetop Trekking |
| Queen's Park |
| Reptilia |
| Toronto Zoo |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake |
| Art Gallery of Ontario |
| Ontario Science Centre |
| Ski trips |
| Canada's Wonderland Halloween Haunt |
Every excursion provides new opportunities for learning, friendship, and personal growth.
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