"Cruise the Rideau Canal!" Top 5 Page for this destination Ottawa Travelogue by jamiesno


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Ducks

You will really enjoy your tour down the Rideau Canal.

There are a number of companies set up along the canal that will organize a tour for you and people selling tickets. They will find you!!

Parliament Buildings

You get a great view of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa you normally would not see.

Great Buildings

The interpretation will point out a lot of famous buildings and homes along the way including the Prime Minister's!

Peaceful Evening

If you get a great summer day like this one, it is great to go in the late afternoon tour to also enjoy the sunset and canal buy night!

Passing the canal.

Here is a picture of the locks where boats enter and have to be raised up by water to pass through certain areas.

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    yooperprof May 21, 2008 at 7:02 PM Report Abuse

    No hot air balloon ride for me when I'm in Ottawa - I get dizzy too easily!

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    Vulindlela Mar 29, 2007 at 4:55 PM Report Abuse

    Great page! We are thinking of visiting Ottawa, so thanks for the photos and tips.

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    victorwkf Mar 5, 2005 at 7:48 AM Report Abuse

    Great page & photos of Ottawa ! I may be going there this June for a meeting :)

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    Dabs Feb 16, 2005 at 11:57 AM Report Abuse

    We had a busker fest in Chicago a few years back but it didn't turn into an annual event. Nice page on Ottawa, a place I've never had a chance to visit :-)

  • Meaghan Jan 30, 2005 at 9:46 AM Report Abuse

    Great job! Next time if you have the chance check out the Museum of Space and Tech if you haven't already! It is worth the trip!

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    easyoar Jan 12, 2005 at 2:27 PM Report Abuse

    I've had that sinking feeling when I have been on an organised tour myself. Hey, and I see you have nicked one of our red London buses - we'll be having that back please ;-)

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    Michael_D Jan 1, 2005 at 6:02 AM Report Abuse

    Ottawa is definitely under-visited. Its a very charming place. The canals give it an interesting "feel". Mike

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    windsorgirl Dec 7, 2004 at 1:20 PM Report Abuse

    Wow, it looks like you saw Ottawa from every angle, from a bus, a boat and a BALLOON! Great tips on a great city!

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    canadiantravelgirl Nov 29, 2004 at 4:18 AM Report Abuse

    Great tips!!! Some of the highlights of my trips to the nation's capital were skating the Rideau Canal, going to Parliment Hill and viewing the ice sculptures!!! Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories for me!!

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    mcb Nov 23, 2004 at 2:04 AM Report Abuse

    Great pics... hot air ballooning just great

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