road - trip

tuesday 03/24/26 - 7am-4pm $40/person

Experience world‑changing science up close on an Awesome Ottawa Tours road‑trip to Argonne National Laboratory, a world‑class research center where scientists are shaping the future of energy, climate research, and technology. This guided visit takes you behind the scenes of facilities rarely seen by the public, including massive particle accelerators, cutting‑edge supercomputers, and exhibits that trace the story of nuclear energy and advanced materials.

meet at 1028 Lasalle street at 7am for coffee & donuts * leave at 7:30 for 9am-noon tour * lunch after the tour (not included in price) location tbd * return to ottawa 4pm ish

On the tour, you will travel by bus through Argonne’s secure campus, stopping at marquee locations such as the Advanced Photon Source, the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, and the Nuclear Energy Exhibition Hall, where staff and scientists explain their work in clear, accessible language. Along the way you will see giant X‑ray rings, accelerator spaces, and hands‑on displays that reveal how Argonne’s research impacts everything from cleaner transportation to national security.

Guests often describe visiting Argonne as an eye‑opening, “bucket list” experience that feels like walking through a live documentary about the past, present, and future of technology. Paired with Awesome Ottawa Tours’ comfortable round‑trip transportation and easy logistics, this road‑trip delivers a full day of discovery, inspiration, and genuine “wow” moments—without the stress of planning the visit yourself.