Ottawa City & Cruise Day Tour From Ottawa
1 day
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Stop At: Ottawa River, Ontario Canada
Set sail on a 75-minute historic sightseeing cruise aboard the Empress of Ottawa. Enjoy incredible views of the city, waterways, and scenic highlights. Admire unobstructed views of passing landmarks. Look out for highlights like the Parliament of Canada, Canadian Museum of History, Rideau Falls, the Prime Minister's residence, the Royal Canadian Mint, the National Gallery of Canada, magnificent riverfront Embassies, and the Rideau Falls. Bilingual (English/French) guided tour provided
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Parliament Hill and Buildings, 111 Wellington St, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Canada
One of Canada's most iconic sites and a must-see when visiting Canada's capital
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rideau Canal, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B8 Canada
The canal was opened in 1832 as a precaution in case of war with the United States. It remains in use today primarily for pleasure boating, with most of its original structures intact, operated by Parks Canada. The locks on the system open for navigation in mid-May and close in mid-October. It is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America, and in 2007 it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stop At: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8 Canada
The museum's primary purpose is to collect, study, preserve, and present material objects that illuminate the human history of Canada and the cultural diversity of its people
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M8 Canada
The museum covers all facets of Canada's military past, from the first recorded instances of death by armed violence in Canadian history several hundred years ago to the country's most recent involvement in conflicts. It includes major permanent exhibitions on wars that have been fought on Canadian soil, the total wars of the twentieth century, the Cold War and peace support operations abroad, and Canada's history of honouring and remembrance. There is also an open storage area displaying large objects from the Museum's collection, from naval guns to tanks, from motorcycles to jet aircraft. The exhibits depict Canada's military past in its personal, national and international dimensions, with emphasis on the human experience of war and the manner in which war has affected, and been affected by, Canadians' participation.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ottawa River, Ontario Canada
Set sail on a 75-minute historic sightseeing cruise aboard the Empress of Ottawa. Enjoy incredible views of the city, waterways, and scenic highlights. Admire unobstructed views of passing landmarks. Look out for highlights like the Parliament of Canada, Canadian Museum of History, Rideau Falls, the Prime Minister's residence, the Royal Canadian Mint, the National Gallery of Canada, magnificent riverfront Embassies, and the Rideau Falls. Bilingual (English/French) guided tour provided
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Parliament Hill and Buildings, 111 Wellington St, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Canada
One of Canada's most iconic sites and a must-see when visiting Canada's capital
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rideau Canal, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B8 Canada
The canal was opened in 1832 as a precaution in case of war with the United States. It remains in use today primarily for pleasure boating, with most of its original structures intact, operated by Parks Canada. The locks on the system open for navigation in mid-May and close in mid-October. It is the oldest continuously operated canal system in North America, and in 2007 it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stop At: Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8 Canada
The museum's primary purpose is to collect, study, preserve, and present material objects that illuminate the human history of Canada and the cultural diversity of its people
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M8 Canada
The museum covers all facets of Canada's military past, from the first recorded instances of death by armed violence in Canadian history several hundred years ago to the country's most recent involvement in conflicts. It includes major permanent exhibitions on wars that have been fought on Canadian soil, the total wars of the twentieth century, the Cold War and peace support operations abroad, and Canada's history of honouring and remembrance. There is also an open storage area displaying large objects from the Museum's collection, from naval guns to tanks, from motorcycles to jet aircraft. The exhibits depict Canada's military past in its personal, national and international dimensions, with emphasis on the human experience of war and the manner in which war has affected, and been affected by, Canadians' participation.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Multilngual Tour Leader
- Cruise fare
- Roundtrip transport to and from Ottawa hotel
- Taxes
- Transportation by luxury coach or mini-bus
- Entry/Admission - Ottawa River
Not included
- Entrance fees of the attractions
- Food and drink
- Travel insurance
- Entry/Admission - Canadian Museum of History
- Entry/Admission - Canadian War Museum
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
60%