Canada's Capital Cruise

5-night/6-day river cruise from Ottawa to Kingston, or Kingston to Ottawa

Along the shores of the Ottawa River, you'll come face to face with the capital of Canada where a warm Canadian welcome awaits you. Politics and pageantry abound in this city known for its year-round festive flair. Ottawa is the seat of Canada's federal government.

It's the political centre of Canada, home to international dignitaries and site of world-class museums and galleries galore, satisfying every interest.

Cruising along the Ottawa River you'll find yourself situated directly between predominantly English-speaking Ontario and French-speaking Quebec, basking in a unique blend of Canada's founding cultures. Cruising in either direction, you will experience the many faces, stages, and attractions of the St. Lawrence River. A dynamic international waterway whose deep-draft navigation route is an essential lifeline between North America and overseas trade centres.

• Kingston to Ottawa
• Ottawa to Kingston

Kingston to Ottawa

DAY 1: Your Canada's Capital cruise commences with boarding in historic Kingston, Ontario. If possible, plan to arrive in Kingston early and spend some time in this beautiful and historical community.
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Passengers boarding commences at Kingston Captain's Welcome and Reception - Crew introductions Kingston Harbour tour bound for 1000 Islands anchorage Entertainment is Grand Saloon

 

DAY 2: We're weighing anchor to wander leisurely through the beautiful 1000 islands and Millionaires Row en route to the 1000 Islands Skydeck for a panoramic view of the islands from 400 feet above.
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Arrive Rockport for a transfer to the 1000 Island Skydeck to view the islands from 400 feet. Arrive Prescott to visit Fort Wellington Depart Prescott bound for Upper Canada Village Dock at Upper Canada Village, stroll marina and grounds Nightly Entertainment

 

DAY 3: When was the last time you were in a horse-drawn wagon? After breakfast, horse-drawn wagons will be waiting to take us to the Village - a distance of approximately 1 1/2 miles. When you pass through the gate into the Village, you will be stepping back into the past.
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Tour Upper Canada Village Depart Upper Canada Village for Coteau Landing Afternoon Tea Ship arrives in Coteau Landing Nightly Entertainment

 

DAY 4: It's an early morning departure. As we re-enter the International Seaway, we'll continue to encounter a series of locks namely, the Upper and Lower Beauharnois to arrive at the Montreal borough of Lachine in time for our guided motorcoach tour of Montreal.
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Depart Coteau Landing for Montreal borough of Lachine. Pass through the Upper and Lower Beauharnois locks Arrive to Lachine for a 2 hour guided bus tour of the City of Montreal Nightly Entertainment

 

DAY 5: This morning we'll depart bright and early bound for the Ottawa River. We are scheduled to enter the locks at Ste. Anne de Bellevue, commencing our voyage along the Ottawa River. The Ottawa River was first explored by Samuel de Champlain in 1613 and is the largest tributary of the St. Lawrence River.
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Depart Borough of Lachine for Ottawa River Pass through St. Anne and Carillon Locks Arrive town of Montebello, Quebec Buses depart for tour of Omega Park Depart Montebello for Cumberland   Big Band music and dancing onboard

 

DAY 6: Good morning. This morning we will tour the Cumberland Township Museum. This historic village is committed to preserving the rich architectural heritage of another time period - the early 1900's.
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Buses depart for Cumberland Heritage Village Museum tour Depart for Ottawa Our approach to Ottawa takes us past the Prime Minister's residence, Embassies etc. Arrive Hull/Ottawa for debarkation, Closing Ceremonies - (Grand Saloon)

Ottawa to Kingston

DAY 1: Your Canada's Capital cruise commences with boarding in Hull Quebec (just across the river from Ottawa). If possible, plan to arrive in Ottawa early and spend some time in our capital city.
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Passengers boarding at Hull Municipal Wharf Captain's Welcome and Reception - Crew introductions Nation's Capital presented from the waters of the Ottawa River Arrive town of Cumberland

 

DAY 2: Good morning. This morning buses will take us to the Cumberland Township Museum where we will tour an historic village committed to preserving the rich architectural heritage of the early 1900's. Among other things, you'll see the oldest surviving example of an original Imperial Oil Station. This afternoon we'll tour Omega Park where you will have the opportunity to see many of Canada's wild animals in a natural setting.

Brief Outline of the Days Events Tour Cumberland Museum Depart for Montebello Tour Omega Park and see Chateau Montebello from the water Ship departs for Carillon for overnight   Nightly Entertainment

 

DAY 3: Today we are bound for Lachine a quaint borough of Montreal. Before we exit the Ottawa river, a few words. The Ottawa River was first explored by Samuel de Champlain in 1613 and is the largest tributary of the St. Lawrence River. The total length of this river is 790 statute miles with a total drop of no less than 1,100 feet.
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Depart Carillon bound for Lachine Pass through Ste. Anne de Bellevue Lock Arrive Lachine for 2 1/2 hour guided bus tour of Montreal Free time to relax and enjoy the unique character of Lachine Nightly Entertainment

 

DAY 4: En route to Upper Canada Village we will pass through a series of 4 International Seaway locks and you're sure to encounter some large lakers and ocean-going "salties" who are always ready and willing to greet you with a blast of those great ship's horns. There are seven locks in the St. Lawrence River; five in Canada and two in the United States..
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Depart Lachine bound for Upper Canada Village Shipboard activities Pass through four locks Ship arrives in Upper Canada Village   Nightly Entertainment

 

DAY 5: Our horse-drawn wagons will return from Upper Canada Village to the ship for lunch and our departure bound for Prescott, Ontario where we'll tour historic Fort Wellington, originally built during the war of 1812 and later reconstructed as a result of the Upper Canada Rebellion in 1837-8.
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Horse-drawn wagons depart for Upper Canada Village Arrive Prescott, board buses for Fort Wellington tour Arrive Brockville, Ontario (City of the 1000 Islands) Nightly Entertainment

 

DAY 6: Good morning. It's another early departure this time bound for a leisurely amble through the 1000 islands. After cruising Millionaires' Row, the ship is scheduled to arrive at Rockport where a bus will be waiting to take you to the 1000 Islands Skydeck.
	Brief Outline of the Days Events Cruise Millionaires' row to Rock Island Light Arrive Rockport, ON Bus tour to 1000 Islands Skydeck to view the Islands Arrive Kingston for debarkation, Closing Ceremonies (Grand Saloon)

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