Although the majority of residential schools are no longer in existence, there are still several in Canada you can visit to learn more about their purpose, operations, the students, and histories.
The former Shingwauk Indian Residential School is located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, on Robinson-Huron territory on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe and the Métis.
The Former Muscowequan Indian Residential School is located on the reserve lands of Muskowekwan First Nation in Treaty 4 Territory (southeastern Saskatchewan).
Built in 1914-1915, the former Portage La Prairie Indian Residential School is located on Keeshkeemaquah Reserve, part of the reserve lands of Long Plain First Nation.
The Mohawk Institute opened in 1828 in Brantford, in what is now Ontario but the Woodlands Cultural Centre operates out of the former school. You can attend a virtual tour of the site.