Ottawa Boat Cruise 90 Minutes by Paul's Boat Line
by Ottawa Boat Cruise Inc.
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$107.08Overview
The Ottawa River runs through the capital city, providing a water route that has been important since the arrival of early European explorers. This boat cruise lasts about one and a half hours and departs from two locations: Hull Marina in Jacques Cartier Park and the Ottawa Dock near the Ottawa Locks. Passengers ride aboard the Paula D, a vessel with a large upper deck where visitors can relax and enjoy the view, and a lower deck featuring a canteen and bar authorized to serve alcohol. The cruise offers live bilingual commentary that covers the natural surroundings and historical significance of the river. Along the route, passengers see key landmarks of Canada’s capital region, including the National Gallery of Canada, Nepean Point lookout with the Samuel de Champlain statue, the Canadian Museum of History, the Supreme Court of Canada, Parliament Hill and its buildings, the Royal Canadian Mint, Rideau Falls, the Prime Minister’s official residence at 24 Sussex Drive, and Rockcliffe Park Pavilion. The boat tour provides a comprehensive perspective on the city and the river’s past as a transportation route for resources.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Paul's Boat Lines
The cruise is aboard the Paula D, a boat designed for excursions on the Ottawa River. Passengers can relax on a large upper deck, enjoying views of the surrounding landscape. The lower deck contains a canteen and bar where alcohol is sold with permission. The route highlights the river’s historic use as a transportation highway and the natural environment that interested early explorer Samuel de Champlain.
90 min
National Gallery of Canada
The boat passes the National Gallery of Canada, located in the capital city and visible from the river.
Nepean Point
The cruise goes by Nepean Point, a lookout spot featuring a statue of Samuel de Champlain.
Canadian Museum of History
Passengers see the Canadian Museum of History as part of the city’s capital region landmarks viewed from the water.
Supreme Court of Canada / Cour Supreme Du Canada
The route includes views of the Supreme Court of Canada building.
Parliament Hill and Buildings
The boat cruise offers clear views of Parliament Hill and its buildings.
Royal Canadian Mint
The tour passes the Royal Canadian Mint, visible from the river.
Rideau Falls
The cruise includes viewing the Rideau Falls within the capital area.
Prime Minister's Official Residence
The boat passes 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of Canada’s Prime Minister.
Rockcliffe Park Pavillion
The route includes Rockcliffe Park Pavilion, another notable site in Ottawa’s capital region.
Meeting point
THE HULL MARINA Gatineau, Quebec side of the Ottawa River, located in Jacques Cartier Park, adjacent to the Canadian Museum of History and the Interprovincial bridge. Please note that the Hull Marina (Gatineau) is accessible to people with reduced mobility. There is paid parking at this location.
End point
THE HULL MARINA Gatineau, Quebec side of the Ottawa River, located in Jacques Cartier Park, adjacent to the Canadian Museum of History and the Interprovincial bridge. Please note that the Hull Marina (Gatineau) is accessible to people with reduced mobility. There is paid parking at this location.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Ottawa Boat Cruise 90 Minutes by Paul's Boat Line
by Ottawa Boat Cruise Inc.
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$107.08Overview
The Ottawa River runs through the capital city, providing a water route that has been important since the arrival of early European explorers. This boat cruise lasts about one and a half hours and departs from two locations: Hull Marina in Jacques Cartier Park and the Ottawa Dock near the Ottawa Locks. Passengers ride aboard the Paula D, a vessel with a large upper deck where visitors can relax and enjoy the view, and a lower deck featuring a canteen and bar authorized to serve alcohol. The cruise offers live bilingual commentary that covers the natural surroundings and historical significance of the river. Along the route, passengers see key landmarks of Canada’s capital region, including the National Gallery of Canada, Nepean Point lookout with the Samuel de Champlain statue, the Canadian Museum of History, the Supreme Court of Canada, Parliament Hill and its buildings, the Royal Canadian Mint, Rideau Falls, the Prime Minister’s official residence at 24 Sussex Drive, and Rockcliffe Park Pavilion. The boat tour provides a comprehensive perspective on the city and the river’s past as a transportation route for resources.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Paul's Boat Lines
The cruise is aboard the Paula D, a boat designed for excursions on the Ottawa River. Passengers can relax on a large upper deck, enjoying views of the surrounding landscape. The lower deck contains a canteen and bar where alcohol is sold with permission. The route highlights the river’s historic use as a transportation highway and the natural environment that interested early explorer Samuel de Champlain.
90 min
National Gallery of Canada
The boat passes the National Gallery of Canada, located in the capital city and visible from the river.
Nepean Point
The cruise goes by Nepean Point, a lookout spot featuring a statue of Samuel de Champlain.
Canadian Museum of History
Passengers see the Canadian Museum of History as part of the city’s capital region landmarks viewed from the water.
Supreme Court of Canada / Cour Supreme Du Canada
The route includes views of the Supreme Court of Canada building.
Parliament Hill and Buildings
The boat cruise offers clear views of Parliament Hill and its buildings.
Royal Canadian Mint
The tour passes the Royal Canadian Mint, visible from the river.
Rideau Falls
The cruise includes viewing the Rideau Falls within the capital area.
Prime Minister's Official Residence
The boat passes 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of Canada’s Prime Minister.
Rockcliffe Park Pavillion
The route includes Rockcliffe Park Pavilion, another notable site in Ottawa’s capital region.
Meeting point
THE HULL MARINA Gatineau, Quebec side of the Ottawa River, located in Jacques Cartier Park, adjacent to the Canadian Museum of History and the Interprovincial bridge. Please note that the Hull Marina (Gatineau) is accessible to people with reduced mobility. There is paid parking at this location.
End point
THE HULL MARINA Gatineau, Quebec side of the Ottawa River, located in Jacques Cartier Park, adjacent to the Canadian Museum of History and the Interprovincial bridge. Please note that the Hull Marina (Gatineau) is accessible to people with reduced mobility. There is paid parking at this location.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.