Ottawa River Boat Cruise
As the best way to see Canada's national capital region since 1936, your ticket on this Ottawa River Boat Cruise will show you Ottowa like never before.
Climb aboard, grab a beverage or a snack from the bar on the lower deck, and enjoy this open-air boat cruise as the crew take you by the city's most famous sights: the statue of famed explorer Samuel de Champlain, supreme court and parliament buildings, the Royal Canadian Mint, and even a close-up view of the fantastic Rideau Falls.
Between sights, take in the beautiful scenery along the serene Ottowa River. See the lush green coastline and clear open skies that captured the imagination of some of the first European explorers. Learn about the history of the river as a vital transport system that helped to shape the modern metropolis of Ottowa today.
Highlights
- Experience the beautiful Ottawa coast from the comfort of a river boat cruise
Inclusions
- 90 Min Sightseeing River Cruise
- Live commentary in English & French
Good to Know
- Children under 3 years can ride for free, please select a free ticket for them.A selection of snacks and beverages is served in the onboard bar at an additional charge.
- Show your smartphone ticket to the Ottawa Boat Cruise representative at the starting point
- Please meet us at The dock at, 1 Canal Ln, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6, Canada. Near 1 canal lane, walk along the left side of the canal locks, pass the Bytown Museum all the way down to the river. Located at the foot of the Ottawa Locks, between Parliament Hill and the Chateau Laurier Hotel.
- An audio guide app called "Ottawa Tours" is available to download in 9 languages
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