Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 95 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Ottawa Boat Cruise Inc.

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Youth (16–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Rideau Canal Cruises

1 h 30 min Admission 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

Passing by

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

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See the sites of Ottawa!
Rideau Canal National Historic Site

1 h 30 min

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

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

Passing by

See the City Hall of Ottawa
Rogers Centre Ottawa

Passing by

See the Shaw Centre from the Rideau Canal
Ottawa Locks

Passing by

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

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

Passing by

See the sites of Ottawa

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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)