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Home/Destinations/Ottawa/Rideau Canal Cruise

Rideau Canal Cruise Tours

A UNESCO waterway: boat cruises glide along the Rideau Canal past Parliament and the city’s landmarks, a relaxed way to see Ottawa from the water. In winter it becomes a giant skating rink.

95 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
Ottawa
Ottawa Boat Cruise - Rideau Canal Cruise
4.3(1,278)·1h 30min
from$41/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Boat Cruise Paul's Boat Line
Ottawa
Ottawa Boat Cruise Paul's Boat Line
4.3(1,000)·1h 30min
from$38/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
4.3(509)·1h 30min
from$38/ person
via Viator
2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour
Ottawa
2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour
5.0(317)·2 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
Ottawa
Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa
4.5(312)·1h 15min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
Ottawa
Ottawa City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
4.7(209)·3 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
Ottawa
Ottawa Premium City Tour with Parliament Hill & Canal Cruise
4.4(195)·4 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa Highlights 3.5 Hour Bike Tour
5.0(106)·3h 30min
from$84/ person
via Viator
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
Ottawa
Secrets of the Château Laurier Hotel Tour
4.6(78)·1h 15min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Ottawa's Original Historical Highlights Public Walking Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa's Original Historical Highlights Public Walking Tour
4.9(54)·2 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Ottawa 200th Anniversary Landmarks
Ottawa
Ottawa 200th Anniversary Landmarks
4.7(47)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise
Ottawa
Best of Ottawa Small Group Tour with Rideau Canal Cruise
3.8(28)·3h 30min
from$57/ person
via Viator
Ottawa - Byward Market Food Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa - Byward Market Food Tour
5.0(26)·3h 30min
from$93/ person
via Viator
Ultimate Ottawa Lazy River Rafting Tour - From Ottawa & Gatineau
Ottawa
Ultimate Ottawa Lazy River Rafting Tour - From Ottawa & Gatineau
4.9(25)·8 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Ecological Reserve Kayak Tour with TURTLE Sightings
Ottawa
Ottawa Ecological Reserve Kayak Tour with TURTLE Sightings
5.0(25)·1h 45min
from$54/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure
Ottawa
Ottawa Mystery Quest: Self-Guided Detective Adventure
4.2(12)·3h 20min–3h 50min
from$8/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
−50%
Ottawa
Ottawa Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
3.9(8)·2 hours
from$3$7/ person
via Viator
Private Ottawa City Highlights Walking Tour
Ottawa
Private Ottawa City Highlights Walking Tour
4.9(7)·2–3 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Ottawa City Rafting Adventure
Ottawa
Ottawa City Rafting Adventure
5.0(6)·3 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Ottawa: 1-Hr. Public Tour on a Real Yacht (Thurs. to Sun. @ 6 PM)
Ottawa
Ottawa: 1-Hr. Public Tour on a Real Yacht (Thurs. to Sun. @ 6 PM)
4.2(5)·1h 15min
from$71/ person
via Viator
Ottawa - Taste of Canada Food Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa - Taste of Canada Food Tour
5.0(5)·3h 30min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Tours Parliament Hill and River Parkway Tour 1 hour 30 min
Ottawa
Ottawa Tours Parliament Hill and River Parkway Tour 1 hour 30 min
5.0(3)·1h 30min
from$131/ person
via Viator
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Ottawa
Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
4.3(3)·1h 15min
from$27/ person
via Viator
Ottawa's Wine and Cider Tour
Ottawa
Ottawa's Wine and Cider Tour
5.0(3)·7 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Ottawa Rideau River self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
Ottawa
Ottawa Rideau River self guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
2–3 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Aqua Taxi Hop-on and Hop-Off Tour
Ottawa
Aqua Taxi Hop-on and Hop-Off Tour
10 min–25 min
from$20/ person
via Viator

Rideau Canal Cruise in Ottawa — FAQ

What is the Rideau Canal?
A UNESCO-listed historic canal through Ottawa.
What do cruises show?
Parliament and landmarks from the water.
Can you skate on it?
Yes — it becomes a huge skating rink in winter.

More things to do in Ottawa

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