Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Rideau Canal Cruises
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
See the sites of Canada's Capital city from it's unique canal including the Canadian Museum of Nature
Options
Rideau Canal Cruise
Taxes and fees are included
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
1,186 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cam the tour guide!!!🤗🤗
benhO4735HM,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience and banter with our bartender and tour guide Cam! Informative, tunny and charismatic!
Great way to see a little of Ottawa in a relaxing setting.
Lisa C,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Learned alot about ottawa and the areas and buildings by the canal.
Great Your
Ryan G,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I'm originally from Ottawa, never sailed the Canal but skated it for many years. This was a wonderful tour. Cam was knowledgeable and funny and the other team members Logan and Alexei were outstanding. Highly recommended
Rideau Canal tour is very pleasant and worthwhile.
C C,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative, calming and absolutely lovely. The guide spoke English and French perfectly. What a skill to have !
Fantastic!
B4246MNkarenp,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cam was our tour guide. Truly an exceptional young man knowledgeable beyond his years. He was personable, funny, and charming. Answering all the guests questions expertly and with ease, truly a delight to meet such a polite young man a credit to the tourism community. All guest were welcomed and included in the tour we were like one big happy family. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. For a wonderful day on the Rideau Canal we highly recommend a tour with Cam as your guide. Les trois femmes du nords
Relaxing informative Eco boat tour
jfang407,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very relaxing and informative river tour. Cam was a great guide and very engaging. The eco friendly boat is a plus too!
Two thumbs up
G8705ZVchadm,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very relaxing, beautiful, and informative. Our guide Cam was great!
Beautiful discovery in Ottawa.
nadinerI7823MP,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cam is an exceptional guide! We loved it!
The tour guide was very good and made up for the confusion as to the location of the boat departure point.
David M,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00IF you get to the departure site earlier than 20 minutes before the cruise, you will not find anyone or any sign to direct you to the proper departure point.
The signage directions...
Raymond F,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The signage directions from the rodway/sidewalk was was extremely poor ,I would say non existent to get down to the canal side meeting area. We were definitely not the only one who had difficulty find where to go
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