Gold Trusted Service Award
Gold Trusted Service Award
Awarded by Feefo, which independently collects reviews from our customers, the award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
Rosette
Boating expertise since 1969
With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
Compass
18 amazing destinations
Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
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 license 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.
  • Gold Trusted Service Award
    Gold Trusted Service Award
    Awarded by Feefo, which independently collects reviews from our customers, the award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
  • Rosette
    Boating expertise since 1969
    With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
  • Compass
    18 amazing destinations
    Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
  • 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 license 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.
  • Gold Trusted Service Award
    Gold Trusted Service Award
    Awarded by Feefo, which independently collects reviews from our customers, the award recognizes businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience.
  • Rosette
    Boating expertise since 1969
    With over 50 years of experience and expertise, we're passionate about providing unbeatable vacations on the water.
  • Compass
    18 amazing destinations
    Our extensive network of bases across 9 countries means you can enjoy a return-trip or choose from a wide selection of one-way routes.
  • 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 license 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.

Staycation in Canada

Staycation in Canada

You don’t need to fly for hours to experience a world-class luxury vacation in a stunning natural setting, cruise historical waterways, or enjoy great culinary experiences.

You can stay close to home and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal on your own private cruiser with Le Boat.  

When it comes to vacations, Le Boat’s houseboat rentals on the Rideau Canal offer the best of all worlds – pristine natural settings perfect for relaxingswimming and kayakingcharming small-towns & artist villages perfect for strolling, and two vibrant cities offering great food, shopping, and nightlife.

Get away from the crowds and enjoy life along the Rideau Canal. 

Stretching 202-kilometres from Ottawa to Kingston, the Rideau Canal is a UNESCO world heritage site. It’s the oldest continuously-operating canal system in North America and most of its locks still operate with the same technology as when it was first opened in 1832.

With so much to discover on this world-class waterway, it makes sense to save the hassle of booking a far off holiday by vacationing close to home on a Le Boat cruiser - your home away from home.

Enjoy the comfort of a premier-class Horizon cruiser

The boats are comparable to a floating cottage or condo and come with all you need: a fully equipped kitchen, linens, an ensuite bathroom in every cabin, top deck and sundeck outdoor areas and bbqs. Le Boat takes care of everything. With over 42 models to choose from, Le Boat offers boats to fit all budgets, group sizes, and travel styles. Bring your significant other, a friend (or two) or the whole family; Le Boat’s cruisers range in size and sleep from 2 to 12 people. The more the merrier!

No experience or licence required!  

Built with the novice boater in mind, Le Boat’s cruisers are easy to drive and there is no license or previous boating experience is required to enjoy this holiday.  

As the Captain of your own Le Boat cruiser, you decide where to stop and what to see. Canal cruise vacations can be whatever you want them to be; from an action-packed adventure to a slow-paced chance to unwind. Eat, sleep, relax and bask in the summer sun, enjoy local foods, picturesque views and fun festivals along the waterway, from the vantage of your own private boat. When you cruise with Le Boat you are the captain and can set the pace as fast or as slow as you like. Stop at the docks to tour a local winery and do some sightseeing or cruise on by and drop anchor for a refreshing swim or some fishing. Extend your adventure further by adding bikes, stand up paddle boards or kayaks to your boat for more fun!

Below are five itineraries for three, four, or seven-day holidays that will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated – without the jet lag.

Victoria Day Long Weekend (May 15-18)

Celebrate Victoria Day on the Rideau Canal and enjoy five days and four nights of blissful water relaxation.

  • Le Boat’s season on the canal opens on May 15, so you can be the first to sleep in one of their luxury cruisers in 2020.
  • Cruise to Canada’s prettiest village, Merrickville, the perfect choice for Victoria Day. Merrickville hosts an annual Tulip Festival May 16 & 17, so the tulips will be in full bloom!
  • Rent a bike from Le Boat and explore the beauty of the village and countryside.

Escape the Crowds with Le Boat on the Rideau Canal in CanadaCanada Day (July 1)

Mark Canada’s birthday in a classic Canadian way, with a relaxing five days, four nights on the Rideau Canal.

  • Travel from Smiths Falls to the heritage town of Perth and explore boutique stores, delicious edibles (including two breweries and a distillery), and a chocolaterie.
  • Perth has an active theatre scene, so you can take in a play or outdoor live theatrical performance almost any day of the week.
  • Celebrate Canada Day in Perth with live music and a firework display, then head back to Smiths Falls relaxed and refreshed.  There are many local Canada Day’s festivals and fireworks display happening along the Rideau waterwater for you to take part in, including the nation’s largest birthday party in Ottawa.
  • You could take a longer cruise up to Canada’s capital and moor right downtown - just steps away from the celebrations on parliament hill!

August Civic Holiday (Aug. 1-3)

The weather is still beautiful on the canal in August with its warm summer days and cooler nights. Depart from either of Le Boat’s bases (Smiths Falls or Seeley’s Bay) and spend four days, three nights on a relaxing cruise featuring great wildlife viewing, sunsets and starry nights. If starting in Smiths Falls, you won’t want to miss visiting 4 Degrees Brewing in Smiths Falls to sample local craft beer with a history-themed twist. And if history is your interest, you’ll also want to take the short walk across the canal from the base to Parks Canada’s Rideau Canal Visitor Centre where you can learn about the construction of one of the greatest engineering feats in Canadian history. Or cruise from Le Boat’s base in Seeley’s Bay to beautiful Kingston and learn more about our military past at Old Fort Henry.  Or enjoy fine restaurants, shows and night life of this vibrant city.

Labour Day Weekend (Sept. 4-7)

Labour Day Weekend is known for its often perfect weather, when the Rideau Canal will be filled with boaters making the most of this long weekend at the end of summer season. Extend your weekend by a day or two and make the most of the holiday! Enjoy five nights on the Rideau Canal traveling from Le Boat’s satellite base at Seeley’s Bay to Smiths Falls, a one-way trip. This route offers 17 hours of peaceful cruising, and takes you through scenic Jones Falls, Chaffey’s Locks and  Newboro lockstations and offers an opportunity to visit Westport. Explore boutique shops, restaurants, hike Foley Mountain for great lookout view, or visit a family owned winery right in the heart of Westport, a village that’s often considered one of the cutest in Canada.      

Of course, if you have more time you can also book a longer break with Le Boat, and enjoy seven, ten, or fourteen-day holidays on the Rideau to see all the sights in one fantastic water-based adventure. Travel from Smiths Falls to the historic fort town of Kingston, or explore Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, at your leisure. Moor your boat along the canal right in downtown Ottawa and experience the city from a new perspective.

Whether you’re looking for a three-day, four-day, or longer getaway, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from with Le Boat. Spend some time touring world-famous cities, and spend your days and nights on the water, relaxing from the privacy of your own private yacht. Plan your next staycation as a boating holiday exploring one of Canada’s greatest historical treasures, the Rideau Canal.

For more information call 1-800-734-5491