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CANAL RIDEAU

Rent a boat for a river cruise on the Rideau Canal in Canada

River cruise in Canada. Discover the highlights of this river cruise between Ottawa and Kingston

Do you love nature, discovering new cultures and tasting typical dishes? The Rideau Canal is the perfect river destination for you! From Smiths Falls, there are several routes you can take, either towards Ottawa or towards Kingston. You can take a 202 km trip along the waterways.

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Cities and villages to discover during your cruise

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Jones Falls and the most beautiful lockstation on the Rideau Canal.

Jones Falls and the most beautiful lockstation on the Rideau Canal.

Kingston, the 1000 islands and the castles!

Kingston, the 1000 islands and the castles!

Ottawa's 8-lock ladder: a magnificent river structure

Ottawa's 8-lock ladder: a magnificent river structure

Navigation conditions for licence-free boat hire on the Rideau Canal

Navigation on the Rideau Canal is easy and the course of the canal is regular. The Rideau has 47 locks and 24 lock stations. The locks are manual and operated by lockkeepers, which makes cruising easier and more enjoyable. An additional mandatory fee will be added to your booking to cover overnight moorings at Parks Canada, Portland Harbour, Seeleys Bay, Perth and Westport. For all other moorings, the extra charge will be payable locally.

You can start your licence-free boat cruise on the Rideau Canal at Smiths Falls. And before you leave, you will receive a short 1 hour training session to introduce you to licence-free boat navigation and to familiarise you with the operation of the controls.

Cruise through many lakes
Passage of manual locks
Ideal for families
Passage of manual locks
Cruise through many lakes
Ideal for families

1 possible starting point

Smiths Falls

The locks are manual and maneuvered by lock keepers. They are open from 9h to 19h, from Friday to Sunday and public holidays. The rest of the week, they are open from 9h to 18h (from 10h to 16 before June 21 and after September 5).

The season opens from May 17th to October 14th. Navigation is easy and the course of the regular channel

Additional mandatory fees will be added to your reservation to cover overnight moorings at Parks Canada, Portland Harbor, Seeleys Bay, Perth and Westport. For other moorings, the supplement will be paid locally.

Possible cruises in The Canal du Rideau.

Smiths Falls
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Smiths Falls / Jones Falls / Smiths Falls

130 kms - 14 locks - 20h of navigation

cruising route Smiths Falls / Manotick / Smiths Falls

142 kms - 22 locks - 24h of navigation

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3

-20%

€2,867 €2,307

From €330 / pers

Week of the 5/22/24 to 5/29/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 2 2

Horizon

-20%

€2,967 €2,387

From €597 / pers

Week of the 5/29/24 to 6/5/24

Max. people : 4
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 2 2

Horizon

-20%

€3,067 €2,467

From €617 / pers

Week of the 6/8/24 to 6/15/24

Max. people : 4
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 2 2

Horizon

-20%

€3,127 €2,517

From €629 / pers

Week of the 6/1/24 to 6/8/24

Max. people : 4
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 2 2

Horizon

-20%

€3,227 €2,597

From €649 / pers

Week of the 6/29/24 to 7/6/24

Max. people : 4
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3 Plus

-20%

€3,527 €2,837

From €405 / pers

Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 4

Horizon 4

-20%

€3,527 €2,837

From €315 / pers

Week of the 5/24/24 to 5/31/24

Max. people : 9
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 4

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3 Plus

-20%

€3,677 €2,957

From €422 / pers

Week of the 5/27/24 to 6/3/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3 Plus

-20%

€3,767 €3,027

From €432 / pers

Week of the 5/29/24 to 6/5/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 0

Horizon 2-S

-20%

€3,767 €3,027

From €605 / pers

Week of the 6/17/24 to 6/24/24

Max. people : 5
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3 Plus

-20%

€3,837 €3,087

From €441 / pers

Week of the 5/31/24 to 6/7/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3 Plus

-20%

€3,887 €3,127

From €447 / pers

Week of the 6/1/24 to 6/8/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3

-20%

€4,037 €3,247

From €464 / pers

Week of the 5/29/24 to 6/5/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 4

Horizon 4

-20%

€4,227 €3,397

From €377 / pers

Week of the 6/3/24 to 6/10/24

Max. people : 9
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 4

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3

-20%

€4,357 €3,507

From €501 / pers

Week of the 5/31/24 to 6/7/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3 Plus

-20%

€4,397 €3,537

From €505 / pers

Week of the 6/5/24 to 6/12/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3 Plus

-20%

€4,557 €3,667

From €524 / pers

Week of the 6/7/24 to 6/14/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3

-20%

€4,587 €3,687

From €527 / pers

Week of the 6/1/24 to 6/8/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 4

Horizon 4

-20%

€4,587 €3,687

From €410 / pers

Week of the 6/5/24 to 6/12/24

Max. people : 9
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 4

Select your starting and ending points

Range Premium 4 2

Horizon 3 Plus

-20%

€4,667 €3,747

From €535 / pers

Week of the 6/8/24 to 6/15/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

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Ottawa

Ottawa

In Ottawa, you can discover historical and tourist sites such as the Byward Market, the Byward Museum and the impressive Parliament Hill.

Merrickville

Merrickville, voted Canada's most beautiful village, will surprise you with its architecture! Without even getting off your licence-free boat, you can admire the stone houses that stand on the edge of the canal. It's a picturesque village where you'll find plenty of shops selling local produce.

Smiths Falls

If you are passing through Smiths Falls, we recommend that you moor your houseboat for a picnic and admire the many squirrels! The most impressive monument in Smiths Falls is the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, which is now a museum.

Big Rideau Lake

Big Rideau Lake

The largest lake on the Rideau Canal is 72 km long and 6 km wide. You will have the opportunity to dock on numerous islands (Big Island, Colonel By Island, ....).

Newboro Lake

This beautiful lake is full of islands and landing spots. Take your binoculars to see the wildlife in the wild.

Kingston

Kingston

On your Rideau Canal cruise, be sure to explore the city of Kingston! You can wander through its bustling downtown, admire the architecturally stunning City Hall and visit Fort Henry, a former military base now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take advantage of your stop to take the ferry and visit the islands of the St Lawrence, including Cedar Island with its admirable castles.

The price of your charter includes

The rental of the boat
Fittings: equipment necessary for navigation
Crockery: in sufficient quantity for the number of passengers on board
Bedding*: sheets, blankets or duvets, pillows and pillow cases
Boat insurance
Navigation instruction and delivery of the yacht's card
Breakdown assistance available 7/7 during the base's opening hours
The navigation toll
A 13 kg gas bottle

* Beds made up on certain boats in the 5 star range

The price of your rental does not include

Cancellation insurance
Navigation guide
One way supplement
Deposit redemption insurance
The cleaning package
Cleaning kits, kitchen linen, towels**.
Deposit of 780 € to 3 250 €, depending on the boat
The navigation package. This includes all consumables used during your stay (oil, diesel, gas, etc.). Depending on the category of the boat, the package varies from 7 € to 22 € per hour of navigation.

** Included on some boats