Ottawa Boat Cruise - Paul's Boat Line
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Our Ottawa River tour offers the finest views along the Ottawa River. This 1 1/2 hour tour is the most thorough tour available on the water. Departures from the Hull Marina in Jacques Cartier Park, and the Ottawa Dock at the foot of the Ottawa Locks. Both tours have live bilingual commentaries.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
Only wheelchair accessible on the Hull Marina on Gatineau side
Please note - Our tickets our non-refundable.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Bilingual commentaries
Hotel pick up & drop-off
What To Expect
Paul's Boat Lines
The Paula D is ideal for an excursion. You have the opportunity to see the beautiful landscape of Ottawa, and relax and enjoy a nice cold beverage on the large upper deck. In addition, on the lower deck, our passengers will find our canteen and our bar (with permission to sell alcohol). The cruise offers a spectacular view of the city and allows you to see the river as it was used long ago: as a highway to transport resources. You will also see the natural beauty of the region that captured the imagination of the first European explorer Samuel de Champlain.
National Gallery of Canada
See the beautiful site of Canada's Capital including the National Gallery of Canada
Options
Depart from Hull Marina
Taxes and fees are included
Starting point:
Parc Jacques-Cartier, 160 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8, Canada
Depart from Ottawa Dock
Taxes and fees are included
Starting point:
1 Canal Ln, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6, Canada
Reviews
917 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience but...
Louise V,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience but dress warm! Great tour guide & nice to hear the history & see buildings from the river.
Great tour
Kanchana D,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wendy was very informative. Despite the rain we got to see both sides of the river and learn a lot about Ottawa history and beautiful buildings
Interesting
Marie M,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00Informative, you see the riverside of the homes on Sussex Drive. Even on a warm day it did get cool with the wind so bring a jacket.
Cruise on the Ottawa River
Ian M,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00excellent guide, trip covered some new and historic sites on the Ottawa River, all in all a pleasant experience. Would recommend.
Ottawa boat cruise
Jo N,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00Boat trip was excellent. Traveller's should note it is a long walk over a 1/2 mile and a steep incline walking back. A lot of stairs (steep) if you use mobility aid there is a ramp but it is VERY steep. The cruise itself was excellent.
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Operated by Ottawa Boat Cruise Inc.