Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

Duration1h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French

Group sizeUp to 95 travelers

Overview

The most unique way to discover Ottawa is on board the world's-largest, certified, 100%-electric, passenger vessel. You will sail for 90 minutes on the iconic Rideau Canal and have a novel view of downtown Ottawa! The National Arts Centre, Lansdowne Park, Dow’s Lake, and many more scenic views await you! You will discover more with the live bilingual commentary and the free audio guide application. Come to 2 Rideau Street for your tickets, just across the street from Parliament Hill. The schedule is mid-May to mid-October, 6 departures per day, 7 days a week.

What's included

All Fees and Taxes
Guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Rideau Canal Cruises
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

The cruises will let you discover the wonderful Rideau Canal, from Dow's Lake to the Ottawa River. Be surprised by the richness and the historical landmarks that will be offered on the cruise!

During your cruise you will discover the heritage of the city of Ottawa in a very different way! From the Chateau Laurier to Dow's Lake, you will have the chance to learn about thirty different sites that have marked the history of the city. In addition, several miscellaneous fun and often surprising facts will be presented!

You will also have the chance to learn about the following historical sites:

University of Ottawa campus, German Embassy, Armenian Embassy, Trans-Canada Highway, Pretoria Bridge, Canadian Museum of Nature, St. Patrick Statue, Canal Ritz, Lansdowne Park, TD Place Stadium, TD Place Arena, Bank Street Bridge, Dow’s Lake, Commissioners Park, Dominion Arboretum, and many more.
Canadian Museum Of Nature
Pass by

See the sites of Canada's Capital city from it's unique canal including the Canadian Museum of Nature
National Arts Centre
Pass by

See the sites of Ottawa!
Rideau Canal National Historic Site
1h 30m

Travel down the Rideau Canal in Canada's Capital
Lansdowne Park
Pass by

Travel down the unique Rideau canal and see the sites of Ottawa including Lansdowne Park
Dows Lake Pavilion
Pass by

See the sites from the unique Rideau Canal including Dow's Lake
Ottawa City hall
Pass by

See the City Hall of Ottawa
Rogers Centre Ottawa
Pass by

See the Shaw Centre from the Rideau Canal
Ottawa Locks
Pass by

See the world famous Ottawa Locks from the boat
University of Ottawa
Pass by

See the campus of the University of Ottawa from the Rideau Canal
TD Place
Pass by

See the sites of Ottawa

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departures are on the National Art Center side of the canal
We are located behind the National Art Center (1 Elgin Street). Right beside the 1 Elgin St Cafe.
Directions: Below the Plaza Bridge (Rideau Street Bridge)

End point

Departures are on the National Art Center side of the canal
We are located behind the National Art Center (1 Elgin Street). Right beside the 1 Elgin St Cafe.
Directions: Below the Plaza Bridge (Rideau Street Bridge)

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please note- there is no rescheduling

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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