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Take advantage of our low deposits and secure your boating vacation today with just a 25% deposit. 2nd payment (up to 50%) is due by December 31st, 2024. Balance due 90 days before departure. Gold Trusted Service Award

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Boating expertise since 1969

With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water. Boat

World’s largest fleet

We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people. Life buoy

No boat licence required

That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.
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River cruises in Canada

Horizon on Big Rideau Lake
Horizon on Big Rideau Lake
Cruising on the Rideau Canal
Cruising on the Rideau Canal
Parks Canada lock keeper, Canada
Parks Canada lock keeper, Canada
Canoe on Big Rideau Lake, Canada
Canoe on Big Rideau Lake, Canada
Heritage House Museum Smiths Falls
Heritage House Museum Smiths Falls
Parliament Hill & the end of the Rideau Canal, Ottawa
Parliament Hill & the end of the Rideau Canal, Ottawa
Rideau meeting Ottawa River, Ottawa
Rideau meeting Ottawa River, Ottawa
Scheuermann Vineyard & Winery, Westport
Scheuermann Vineyard & Winery, Westport
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Map showing where the Rideau Canal boating region is in Canada

Explore beautiful lakes and rivers within two world-class canal systems in Canada.

Get a taste of the spellbinding nature and vivid culture that make Canada so special when you explore Canada by boat. Discover a land of diversity, where nature and culture collide in an exciting, eclectic, and exhilarating mix to form a uniquely Canadian experience! Take in majestic lakes and quaint towns along two world-class canal systems and awaken your own frontier spirit by boating in Canada.

Regions in Canada

Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Rideau Canal

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Rideau Canal highlights

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    Distillery / Brewery

  • Water sports

    Fishing

  • Nature

    Nature

  • Swimming

    Swimming

  • Water sports

    Water sports

Review of cruising in Canada…

“Cruising in Canada was like staying at a favourite auntie’s house – the food was consistently scrummy, the atmosphere was always relaxed and informal, the shops brimmed with quirkiness and charm and everyone was so incredibly genuine and welcoming. I can’t wait to go back!” 

Colin Salt, Horizon 4