OTTAWA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Electric Canal Cruise and Double‑Decker City Tour — Two Days to Read Ottawa by Water and Road
A combined package that pairs a 90‑minute Rideau Canal cruise aboard North America’s largest 100% electric passenger vessel with a Gray Line 2‑day double‑decker city tour.
Electric Canal Cruise and Double‑Decker City Tour — Two Days to Read Ottawa by Water and Road.
This combo experience pairs a 90‑minute sightseeing cruise along the historic Rideau Canal with a two‑day Gray Line city tour on a double‑decker bus, offering a compact way to sample Ottawa’s waterways, landmarks and cultural context led by experienced operators.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 100% electric passenger vessel
The Rideau Canal cruise operates aboard North America’s largest 100% electric passenger vessel, a modern platform introduced by Rideau Canal Cruises to offer sightseeing with an emphasis on the waterways’ natural and historical context.
A route from Dow’s Lake to the Ottawa River
The cruise explores the Rideau Canal corridor between Dow’s Lake and the Ottawa River, a chain of lakes, rivers and canals that link Ottawa to Kingston and carries layers of local history dating back to the canal’s early planning in 1812.
Two days on a Gray Line double‑decker
The package includes a ticket for a Gray Line 2‑day city tour on a double‑decker bus, providing a complementary overland view of Ottawa’s landmarks to pair with the canal perspective.
What the day feels like
How the two‑day combo plays out
Begin with a 90‑minute guided cruise on the Rideau Canal aboard the operator’s electric vessel, tracing the waterway from Dow’s Lake toward the Ottawa River and learning about the canal’s history; the package also includes access to a Gray Line two‑day double‑decker bus tour of the city, with bus seat reservations handled directly through Gray Line.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this combo and practical suitability notes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The canal cruise portion lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes; the city tour is a Gray Line 2‑day package.
The stated meeting location for the package is 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, CA.
The package includes the Rideau Canal cruise ticket and the Gray Line 2‑day city tour ticket; Gray Line seat reservations must be made directly with Gray Line at the phone number provided in the package information.
The provided details do not list specific gear requirements; the operator’s experienced team is noted as available to answer questions and to ensure passenger safety.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Rideau Canal cruise?
The cruise portion of the package is 1 hour and 30 minutes long.
What does the package include?
The package includes a ticket for a 90‑minute Rideau Canal cruise and a ticket for a Gray Line 2‑day city tour on a double‑decker bus.
What kind of boat is used for the canal cruise?
Cruises operate aboard North America’s largest 100% electric passenger vessel operated by Rideau Canal Cruises.
Where does the canal cruise go?
The cruise explores the Rideau Canal corridor from Dow’s Lake toward the Ottawa River, showcasing the canal’s lakes, rivers and historic landmarks.
How do I reserve my seat on the Gray Line bus?
You must contact Gray Line directly to reserve your seat on the double‑decker bus; the package information provides a phone contact for Gray Line.
Where do I meet for the experience?
The provided meeting location for the package is 1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON, CA.