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Ottawa

Rideau Canal Cruise

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Explore Canada’s capital city - Ottawa, with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you to visit the best attractions such as Parliament Hill and a relaxing Rideau Canal Cruise and a narrated drive passing multiple points of interest. There is no better way to experience the city than with Tripshepherd - Ottawa’s best small group tours (max. 6 guests). 

Enjoy the top attractions and visitor experiences while avoiding long lines and wait times, with our fully guided and narrated tours with all attraction admission fees included along with complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in the comfort of one of our complimentary vehicles. 

Your Tripshepherd Guide will greet you at your downtown Ottawa accommodations and begin your fully guided tour in the comfort and style of one of our complimentary vehicles.

To begin your tour you will take a driving tour through Rockcliffe Park. Large tour buses are not allowed to go here, but since we are a smaller group, you can get the exclusive opportunity to check out some sights most tourists won’t get to see, such as; the official residence of the US Ambassador to Canada, the Governor General’s Residence (Rideau hall), and the Prime Minister’s Residence. We will also stop at the Rockcliffe lookout point where you can take some amazing pictures while looking out on the Ottawa River. 

On your next stop you will board a relaxing Rideau Canal Cruise to enjoy famous views of the downtown city center and discover the wonderful Rideau Canal from Dow's Lake to the Ottawa River. 

Next, you will enjoy a narrated drive passing iconic attractions such as the Parliament Buildings and make stops outside the Supreme Court and Canadian Museum of History to capture beautiful images of the scenery. 

To complete your tour your guide will take you to Parliament Hill - home of the Parliament of Canada. Here you will get the opportunity to learn about the nations rich history and admire the beautiful Gothic revival style buildings and their architectural elements of national symbolic importance on a fully narrated walking tour of the grounds. 

At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your Downtown Ottawa hotel
Experience Canada’s capital and reserve a spot with us today!  



Experience the beauty & history of Canada’s Capital - Ottawa on a 4 hour small-group tour featuring the best city attractions; Rideau Canal Cruise and Parliament Hill, with a narrated drive passing; the Supreme Court, Notre Dame Cathedral & more.