Discover the Capital and Cruise Tour

Highlights / General details

This excursion provides you with a complete tour experience of our Nation’s Capital from all avenues. You will start your tour with Gray Line’s Hop-On-Hop-Off City Tour, where you will explore the history of the region. Along with the Discover the Capital City Tour pass, you have the option of choosing between an Ottawa River Cruise or a Rideau Canal Cruise.

Ottawa River Cruise Hosted by Paul’s Boat Lines. This cruise consists of a one-and-a-half hour fully narrated boat ride along the Ottawa River. On this tour you will enjoy majestic views of Parliament Hill, Rideau Falls, and the Prime Minister’s residence – 24 Sussex Drive, as can only be seen from the riverbanks.

Rideau Canal Cruise Hosted by Paul’s Boat Lines. This cruise consists of a one-and-a-quarter hour boat ride along the world famous Rideau Canal. This man made canal was built to protect the British Shipping Lines in the early 1800’s. You will explore an 8-km stretch of this 400-km waterway. Highlights of this excursion include Dow’s Lake, Commissioner’s Park and some of Ottawa’s world-renowned architecture.

Inclusion

1 Day City Tour Pass 1 Boat cruise on either the Ottawa River or Rideau Canal Taxes

Exclusion

Gratuity Food and beverages Parking

Hours of operation

Tour runs Daily from 10:00am - 4:00pm

Duration

Approximate duration: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Location Tour starts from the blue kiosk at the corner of Sparks and Elgin Streets. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time.

Redemption instructions Redeem voucher at the blue kiosk at Sparks and Elgin Streets.

Location

Tour starts from the blue kiosk at the corner of Sparks and Elgin Streets. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time.

Redemption instructions Redeem voucher at the blue kiosk at Sparks and Elgin Streets.

Policies Guest is responsible for own transportation to and from location. Guests may request information for hotel pick up. On the day of arrival to the hotel, please call to request availability for this service.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation