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What are people saying about Rideau Canal
David_M, June 2026
The tour guide was very good and made up for the confusion as to the location of the boat departure point.
IF you get to the departure site earlier than 20 minutes before the cruise, you will not find anyone or any sign to direct you to the proper departure point.
JOHN_G, June 2026
A Must Do When Visiting Ottawa
As advertised - on time departure and return, we'll informed guide, and easy to book.
Well worth the price and a must do when visiting Ottawa.
Bruce_C, May 2026
Excellent Rideau canal tour
Very informative and very well run tour of the Rideau canal. Friendly, helpful staff that was excellent in handling all types of questions.
STEVENWAYNE_B, June 2026
The tour was absolutely...
The tour was absolutely lovely. Our guide was well informed and interesting to listen to. We did struggle getting to the correct dock, but part of that was construction, and the fact there was an identical boat on the other side of the river. It was a wonderful activity for our day in Ottawa.
MichaelJ_O, June 2026
Relaxing ride down the...
Relaxing ride down the canal. The information was interesting but since the trip is out and back they only provided information for the first half.
TINA_N, June 2026
A Delightful Time
Easy to find the meeting place. The crew was charming, the narrator was very interesting.
The day of our cruise was the Saturday of the Tulip Festival. So many people out, in the canalside parks. Fascinating how Colonel By went from envision to execution, and that the canal freezes solid for ice skating.
Beautiful views of Ottawa.
Sharon_D, June 2026
Lovely way to experience...
Lovely way to experience Ottawa from the water. Our guide Cam was super and his sidekick in the bar very amusing. An enjoyable and informative tour
Hiywote_E, June 2026
Great experience, awesome tour guide
I highly recommend this boat trip for anyone who's on a short trip to Ottawa. The tour guide Cam and the crew on board were all very helpful
Sharon_D, June 2026
Lovely way to see the...
Lovely way to see the city and surrounds by water. Our guide Cam and Teo behind the bar were lively and friendly and made for a fabulous 90 mins. Thank you!
Renata_K, June 2026
Rideau Canal cruise
Great, easy ride. Beautiful scenery. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and the experience was thoroughly enjoyable.
Christa_D, May 2026
Fine
Easy to find start and to check in. Good narration but it was in English and French. Sit on the right side for best experience. It was a nice experience but if short on time you easily could do something else.
Susan_V, May 2026
Took the 6:30 pm cruise. ...
Took the 6:30 pm cruise. It was very enjoyable after a hot day of touring the city. The crew was excellent
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When to visit

Bike and boat tours on the canal run from May through October.
If you’re going in winter, bundle up, as temperatures frequently drop below freezing.
Fishing is allowed on some parts of the waterway, including Dow’s Lake. An Ontario fishing permit and outdoors card are required.
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