Ottawa City & Cruise VIP Day Tour

Ottawa River

（Availability: May - October 10）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

Parliament Hill and Buildings

One of Canada's most iconic sites and a must-see when visiting Canada's capital

Duration: 2 hours

Rideau Canal National Historic Site

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.

Canadian Museum of History

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

Canadian War Museum

(Available from late October to May) 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. War Museum is a replacement activity for cruise, and will be available only when cruise season ended.

Duration: 2 hours