Discover the Rideau Canal on a relaxed cruise from Dow’s lake to the Ottawa River. Be entertained with live commentary from your guide and admire historical landmarks from a new perspective.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 1.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English, French
- Wheelchair accessible
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
I really loved the quietness of the electric boat. So smooth a ride. The scenery on the canal was fabulous. Looking at all the beautiful homes and seeing the old locks…amazing. The real treat was all the history of the area and especially the building of the canal. Ben, our guide was very informative and very funny!! He had me roaring in my seat ❤️ this is something you should take if your here. This is not something you see everyday.
Very friendly and knowledgeable. Great way to learn about Ottawa and its history
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The cruise departs from behind the National Arts Center on 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, Canada. Walk up the street and go down the stairs. Please allow sufficient time to arrive at the meeting point 30-minutes prior to departure.
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Not allowed
- Mobility scooters
- Unaccompanied minors
Know before you go
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- An audio guide is available for download in Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish