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Rideau Canal Cruise

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during a 90-minute cruise aboard. Discover iconic sites at every turn.
Products specifications
WhereOttawa, Ontario
Price for1 Participant
AvailabilityCOMING SOON
Rideau Canal Cruise - Adult
Adult = 13 years and older.
$48.00
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Rideau Canal Cruise - Child
Child = 3 to 11 years.
Ages 0 - 2 = free.
$36.00
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The Rideau Canal is the perfect place to get great views of Ottawa’s top monuments.  Discover the richness of the Capital’s historical landmarks on the largest 100% electric passenger vessel in North America.

With live commentary along the way, you will glide along the Rideau Canal, and admire views of city attractions, including Chateau Laurier, the National Arts Center, the Fairmont Château Laurier, and Dow’s Lake. Your guide will regale you with amazing facts and untold tales as they take you through centuries of vivid Canadian history.

Some of the 33+ Ottawa attractions you see along your tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site:

  • University of Ottawa
  • Canadian Museum of Nature
  • Lansdowne Park
  • Dow's Lake
  • Chateau Laurier Hotel
  • City Hall
  • National Arts Centre
  • Shaw Centre
  • Ottawa Locks

Duration:
  • 90-minutes

When:
  • Available May – October with tours daily.
    * Subject to availability.

Where:

  • Behind the National Arts Centre at 1 Elgin St., beside the 1 Elgin St. Café. VIEW MAP

Need to know:
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

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