Capital Tour and Cruise

Experience Canada's capital city from both land and water. Begin with an exciting, historically focused bus tour through the heart of downtown Ottawa, followed by a cruise on either the Ottawa River or the Rideau Canal.

Explore historic Ottawa from two unique perspectives. This excursion begins with a classic capital city tour, which explores the city's unique history. Enjoy majestic views of local landmarks before embarking on a river cruise on one of Ottawa's two urban waterways: the Ottawa River or the Rideau Canal. (You may choose which water tour you'd like to take when confirming your reservation.)

The Ottawa River cruise includes sweeping vistas of Parliament Hill, Rideau Falls, and 24 Sussex Drive (home of every Canadian Prime Minister since Louis St. Laurent, who first occupied the house in 1951).

The Rideau Canal cruise traverses some 5 miles (8 km) of this historic waterway. Built in 1832, the Rideau Canal is the oldest continuously operating canal system in North America. It connects Ottawa to the city of Kingston, Ontario, a distance of 125 miles (202 km), and features 47 different locks along its route. Today, the canal is the recreational heart of Ottawa, and is frequented by pleasure craft and tour operators throughout the summer.

Inclusions :

• Capital city tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus or historic trolley
• Boat cruise down the Ottawa River or Rideau Canal
• Professional drivers and bilingual tour guides
• Taxes

Duration:
Approx. 3 1/2 hours

Available:
Daily, June 1-Oct. 1

Departure time and location:
Tours depart daily from 10 AM to 3 PM from the Gray Line red ticket booth on the corner of Rue Sparks and Metcalfe St., in downtown Ottawa

Return time and location:
Approx. 3 1/2 hours after departure; tours end at departure location

Note:
Tours will be operated in English unless otherwise requested. Tour schedule is subject to change without notice. Tour fee does not include gratuity, food, beverages, or admission to attractions. Children 4 and under may participate free of charge.

After you book your activity, follow these 3 easy steps:
1. Print your voucher; locate the voucher in your travel confirmation e-mail or in the My Trips/My Itineraries link on the site.
2. Follow the redemption instructions on your voucher; it is critical to do this before you depart.
3. Take all vouchers with you; you must redeem one voucher per person.

Exchange your voucher for activity:
Reservations are required. You must contact gray Line Ottawa at the number on your printed voucher at least 48 hours prior to your desired activity date to ensure your reservation and to specify your tour's departure time.