What to do on the Rideau
We here at Le Boat have partnered up with some of the fantastic local businesses along the canal to help you plan your holiday and to bring you exclusive offers! How do you redeem these great offers? It's simple, just bring along a copy of our 'Guide to the Rideau Canal' that will be present on each boat to the attraction and claim your discount!* You can download a printable version of this page here.
Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada’s capital, is a dynamic city. A place where you’ll hear English and French spoken in the streets. A place where you’ll experience proud Canadian heritage at impressive national sites. And, a place where you’ll lose yourself in world-class museums and galleries displaying stunning national collections.
Manotick
Manotick is a charming village just on the outskirts of Ottawa.
Merrickville
Dubbed the ‘Jewel of the Rideau’, it won’t take you long to see why Merrickville has been described as Canada’s most beautiful village.
Smiths Falls
Located in the spectacular Ontario’s Highlands, Smiths Falls draws its name from the original owner of the land, Thomas Smyth, and the spectacular falls that were diverted here to create the Rideau Canal.
Big Rideau Lake
With crystal clear waters, perfect panoramic views and speckled with gorgeous little islands the Big Rideau Lake is one the great wonders of the Rideau. Drop a line and experience some of the best fishing in the region, rent a traditional Canadian canoe and paddle away or simply explore some of the great attractions that line the shores.
Perth
Canada is a paradoxical place, able to combine pristine wilderness with a vibrant local culture. You’ll find a trip to Perth is the perfect way to explore this puzzle.
Westport
Westport is a charming village with a warm welcome. The perfect stop for delving into the charismatic world of friendly small-town Canada.
Newboro
fisherman’s paradise and a shopper’s heaven, Newboro is a wonderfully quirky stop on the Rideau Canal.
Chaffey's Lockstation
Home to the unforgettable Opinicon, Chaffey’s Lockstation is where old world charm meets modern luxury.
Seeley's Bay
Seeley's Bay is a charming town with a great community park with playgrounds, tennis courts and picnic tables. Here you’ll be delighted to discover a little sliver of the region’s history at the Tepee in Centennial Park. This modern day tepee commemorates the original Tepee of ‘Granny Seeley’, who ran a trading post and conducted business with Aboriginals and European settlers during the 1800s.
Kingston
Steeped in history, yet always changing, Kingston is a place where you’ll discover culinary and cultural creators meet. Experience world-class festivals and events, a vibrant culinary scene, a passionate local maker movement and plenty more.
Away from the Canal
Discover even more of Canada and combine your boating adventure with a visit to attractions away from the Canal. Car rental from Smiths Falls gives you easy access to both the Ottawa Valley to the north and 1000 islands to the south, before or after your cruise with Le Boat.
Download our Rideau Guide
Looking for something a little more in depth? We've produced a handy PDF guide for the Rideau Canal to give you a detailed breakdown of all the stops and things to do along the waterway.
*All packages, prices and offers are subject to change without warning.
Attractions and restaurants can close without notice. Le Boat is happy to recommend all of the attractions and eating establishments featured on this page. However, they are not owned or managed by Le Boat and, as such,we cannot guarantee the quality of your experience at any particular time. Any free ‘gifts’ offered by third party providers are only applicable to customers purchasing a main course,a set menu or entry/participation with that provider. Individual terms and conditions may apply to offers and all discounts are applied at discretion of provider.