Ottawa Rideau Canal Electric Boat Cruise

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.

Meeting Point

1 Elgin St

1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada

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)

What's included:

• Guide

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Rideau Canal Cruises

Ottawa, K1N 8S7

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.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Canadian Museum Of Nature

240 McLeod St, , Ottawa, K2P 2R1

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

Pass by without stopping

National Arts Centre

53 Elgin Street, , Ottawa, K1P 5W1

See the sites of Ottawa!

Pass by without stopping

Rideau Canal National Historic Site

, , Ottawa

Travel down the Rideau Canal in Canada's Capital

1 hour, 30 minutes

Lansdowne Park

1525 Princess Patricia Way, Bank Street adjacent to the Rideau Canal, Ottawa, K1S 5J3

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

Pass by without stopping

Dows Lake Pavilion

1001 Queen Elizabeth Dr, , Ottawa, K1S 5K7

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

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Ottawa City hall

110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa, K1P 1J1

See the City Hall of Ottawa

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Shaw Centre

55 Colonel By Dr, , Ottawa, K1N 9J2

See the Shaw Centre from the Rideau Canal

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Ottawa Locks

1 Rideau St, Beside the Chateau Laurier, Ottawa, K1A 0A4

See the world famous Ottawa Locks from the boat

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University of Ottawa

550 Cumberland St, , Ottawa, K1N 6N5

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

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TD Place

1015 Bank St, Ottawa, K1S 3W7

See the sites of Ottawa

Pass by without stopping