Adventure Brief
Laugh your way down the Rideau Canal on a two-hour floating comedy show. Sip a drink, catch top stand-up acts, and see Ottawa’s waterfront from a new angle.
2 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required

Set sail on a hilarious evening along the Rideau Canal!
Laugh your way down the Rideau Canal on a two-hour floating comedy show. Sip a drink, catch top stand-up acts, and see Ottawa’s waterfront from a new angle.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light: mostly seated with minimal walking to/from the dock
Wildlife
History
The Rideau Canal was completed in the early 19th century (circa 1832) and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Conservation
Guests are asked to respect wildlife, avoid feeding birds, and dispose of waste responsibly to protect the canal’s water quality.
Ottawa Tours
Set sail on a hilarious evening along the Rideau Canal!
Ottawa Tours, based in Ottawa, Ontario, specializes in guided boat and bus sightseeing experiences across Canada’s capital. The company offers a diverse lineup of tours and combo packages, including the Tulip Festival Canal Cruise — a 45-minute boat tour from Dows Lake that explores the history of the Rideau Canal and the Tulip Festival — and the Ottawa River Tour, a scenic 1.5-hour cruise departing from multiple river docks.
Bus offerings include multilingual guided options such as the Round Trip Tour and hop-on, hop-off passes like the One Day Pass and Two Day Pass on double-decker buses. Combo packages pair river or canal cruises with Grayline city tours for one- or two-day sightseeing flexibility. The Rideau Canal cruises operate aboard North America’s largest electric vessel, and several experiences highlight bilingual or multilingual narration for English and French speakers.
The Amphibus tour delivers a unique land-and-water route showcasing over 75 historic sites with bilingual commentary. Combo offerings that include the Paula D river cruise provide upper-deck seating and scenic views along the Ottawa River. Departures and durations vary by product, from short 45-minute cruises to guided tours spanning multiple days.
Ottawa Tours cites clear schedules, multiple departure points, and documented tour formats — boat, bus, amphibious, and combo — that make planning straightforward. With bilingual narration, electric-vessel cruising, and established Grayline city tour integrations, Ottawa Tours provides verifiable sightseeing options for visitors seeking curated views of Ottawa and Gatineau. Booking details, schedules, and departure locations are available through official tour listings and ticket providers online.
Location
Ottawa, Ontario
Tours operate across the capital
Tours Offered
10 experiences
Boat, bus and combo tours
Durations
45 min to 2 days
Short and multi-day options
Languages
English & French
Bilingual narration on many tours
Reserve seats on canal cruises, river tours, Amphibus rides, or hop-on, hop-off Grayline passes.
Arrive Early
Boarding fills quickly; arrive 20 minutes before departure to choose open-deck seating.
Bring ID
This event is 19+—carry government-issued ID to board and buy drinks.
Dress in Layers
Even summer evenings on the canal can be cool; a light jacket makes photos and the show more comfortable.
Mid-Ship for Motion Sensitivity
If you’re prone to motion sickness, pick mid-ship seats and avoid the bow to minimize motion.
Government ID
Required for the 19+ age policy and to purchase alcohol on board.
Photo-friendly Layers
Wind and evening temperatures on the water can be cooler than on land.
Motion-sickness Medication
Useful if you are prone to seasickness on small, moving vessels.
Card or Cash
For drink purchases at the onboard bar and any last-minute fees.