Tuesday, 9 June 2026

20+ Virtual Field Trip Ideas

 

Even if you're at home, there are many places to explore through POV video, 3D photography, Google's streetview treks, live webcams, and online exhibits. Some also offer learning resources to accompany their videos!

(All of these sites were kid-safe at the time of posting, but we always recommend being engaged with your kids while they are online!)

  1. Miniatur Wunderland (The world's largest model railway exhibit)
  2. The Eiffel Tower (Google Maps Trek)
  3. The Great Wall of China (YouTube video)
  4. Pyramids of Giza (Google Maps Trek) 
  5. Chatsworth Fam Virtual Tour (YouTube video series) & learning resources
  6. Galapagos Islands (Google Maps Trek)
  7. San Diego Zoo Live Cam (+ teacher resources)
  8. Smithsonian National Zoo Cams
  9. Georgia Aquarium Live Cams 
  10. Houston Zoo Live Cams (7:00 am - 7:00 pm CST)
  11. Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cam (7:00 am - 7:00 pm PST)
  12. Vancouver Aquarium Live Sea Otter Cam
  13. Toronto Zoo to You
  14. The Colorado River (Google Maps Trek)
  15. Edmonton Law Courts
  16. Royal Alberta Museum from Home
  17. Virtual Farm Tours
  18. Venice - The City Built on Water (Google Maps Trek)
  19. Harry Potter: A History of Magic (British Library exhibition on Google Arts & Culture) 
  20. Take 34 virtual rides at Canada's Wonderland (POV videos on YouTube)
  21. Go on a virtual Disney trip with a virtual tour, rides, parades, and fireworks.  "Cook up the magic" with Disney recipes, and finish it off with homemade Dole Whip.
  22. Castles Around the World (Visit 26 different castles from around the world)
  23. Ancient Cities (Visit 36 different ancient sites)

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