Boat Tours

Cruising on the water is a lovely tradition along the Rideau Canal. Capitaine Luc welcomes groups of 3-12 passengers aboard a new pontoon boat. Cruises run mid-May to late October with custom tours also available. Lifejackets and all safety equipment provided as per Transport Canada safety regulations.

Cruises depart the Chaffey’s Lock wharf next to the Parks Canada parking lot. The pontoon has a full sun cover and a full enclosure to protect in case of light rain or wind. We also have cozy blankets to keep you warm on those cooler days.

2019 SPRING SCHEDULE Saturdays & Sundays starting May 18

2019 SUMMER SCHEDULE Daily from late June to early September

2019 FALL SCHEDULE Sept 10 – October 26

(see Fall Colour Cruises below)

Final 3 Lock Tour of the season on Canadian Thanksgiving weekend.

Charters and Private Tours also available. Call Rideau Tours at 613-583-4783 for more details.

Rideau Boat Tours

The 3 LOCK TOUR

Nature & Heritage Discovery of Chaffey’s, Davis Lock & Jones Falls

Departure at 10am (Boarding begins at 9:45am)
Return to dock between 2:30pm & 3pm
Cruise length 4.5 hours (may be a little longer due to time in locks) Includes a 1 hour stop-over at Jones Falls to explore this spectacular lockstation featuring the Stone Arch dam, Blacksmith Shop, Sweeney House Museum and visitor centre. Jones Falls is challenging for guests with mobility issues as the terrain is steep & uneven but the Captain will be pleased to stop for a washroom break at Davis Lock before arriving at Jones Falls to ensure everyone’s comfort. Add a Gourmet Picnic for $22 per person or bring your own picnic on board.

$60 per person

$45 children 12 years & under
2019 SCHEDULE – Daily June 1 to Sept 8 / Fri-Sat-Sun from Sept 9 to Oct 1 (Reservations required)

The 3 LAKE LOOP

Indian Lake, Clear Lake & Newboro Lake

Departure at 3:30pm (Boarding begins at 3:15pm)
Return to dock at 6pm
Cruise length 2.5 hours with a washroom break at Newboro Lock station.

$40 per person
$30 children 12 years & under
2019 SCHEDULE – June 1 to October 13 (Reservations required)

EVENING SUNSET CRUISE

Departure at 6:30pm (Boarding begins at 6:15pm)
Return to dock at 8:00pm
Cruise length 90 minutes
(Exact departure time may vary depending on predicted sunset)

$30 per person
$20 children 12 years & under
2019 SCHEDULE – Daily June 1 to October 9 (Reservations required)

Add a Gourmet Picnic to your cruise for $22 per person:

Insulated picnic basket, tablecloth & plates

Smoked turkey, chicken salad or Roast beef sandwiches
Local Artisan cheese, smoked sausage and in season veggies
Freshly squeezed lemonade or apple cider (Fall)
A cookie sweetened with maple syrup
85% of Ingredients locally sourced using farm fresh produce
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options

FALL COLOUR CRUISES

Of Indian Lake, Clear Lake & Newboro Lake

Daily Departures at 10am, 1pm and 3:30pm (Boarding begins 10 min prior)
Cruise length 1.5 hours

$30 per person
$21 children 12 years & under
2019 SCHEDULE – Daily from September 10 to October 26 (Reservations required)

PRIVATE CHARTERS

The pontoon accommodates up to 12 passengers and is very accessible even for guests with reduced mobility. Your charter includes a personally guided tour with a navigation chart outlining the route the boat will be taking. Charters available June 1 to Oct 26. Call ahead to ensure your date & time. Choose from a 2-hour, 3-hour, 4-hour or 5-hour charter. Charters depart from Chaffey’s Lock but departures from Portland, Westport or Seeley’s Bay can be arranged for an additional $150.

LENGTH OF CHARTER	Washroom stop	PRICE
2 HOURS	1	$300
3 HOURS	1	$400
4 HOURS	2	$500
5 HOURS	2	$600

There is a 25% non-refundable deposit required to secure the charter but you can reschedule if the weather is inclement. We still go out in a light rain/drizzle but we cancel if there are thunderstorms or heavy winds.

Lunch options include bringing your own picnic lunch or ordering a gourmet local flavours picnic from Rideau Tours.

BOAT TOUR MAP (Click to enlarge)