C’mon aboard the Capital’s premier sightseeing vessel, the Empress of Ottawa, and capture unique and spectacular views of some of the city's attractions such as the Parliament Buildings, Museum of Civilization, Rideau Falls a Unesco world heritage site, and the Prime Minister’s residence. With these landmarks as your backdrop Capital Cruises adds a sound track to complete the floating theatre experience. Using state of the art wireless technology our professionally produced commentary will captivate you as the story of Ottawa is told in your choice of English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, or Spanish.

Guests are free to roam about our two enclosed decks and the third open-air deck to find their ideal spot aboard. Full service bars are available for refreshments on both the first and second levels. Washrooms are also located on both enclosed decks for your convenience.

The Empress has daily  boat tour departures from two locations to best serve our customers, Jacques Cartier Park Wharf in Gatineau (Hull Sector) and at the base of the Rideau Canal locks below the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.

Tickets can be purchased at our ticket kiosks on Confederation Square, at Jacques Cartier Park Wharf or on the Empress. Settle for nothing less than the best . . . the triple deck Empress of Ottawa a class above the rest.

        Historic River Cruise Departure Times

                                  May 22nd until October 11th

          *  This departure sails starting June 27^th until September 6^th and