Rideau Canal Boat Tours provides an unforgettable experience of this most picturesque section of Canada's historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
on "Chuckles" our 30 foot electric cruiser.
You'll find us moored at Chaffey's Lock.
$55.00 ($62.00*) per person, taxes included. Children 12 and under, half price. All tours depart from Chaffey's Lock Morning Tour: leave at 9 a.m. and return at 1 p.m. Afternoon Tour: leave at 2 p.m. and return at 6 p.m. * NEW HST PRICING: the price in brackets ($x) reflects the introduction of the HST tax on July 1, 2010 - so these are the tax inclusive prices for any tour/package taken on or after July 1, 2010. Each tour last for 4 hours (round trip). We start at Chaffey's Lock and proceed through Opinicon Lake, Davis Lock and Sand Lake before stopping for a 45-minute break at the Jones Falls Lockstation. At Jones Falls you'll disembark and may visit the museum, the blacksmith's forge, and the unique, 60-foot high stone dam, completed in 1831. Upon reboarding refreshments are served and "Chuckles" returns to Chaffey's Lock We offer some packages with lunch or dinner - these are very popular. Please scroll down for details.
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 Click here to enjoy a short 6 minute video of a cruise aboard Chuckles. Meet Captain Lance and his first mate, Mercedes. |
| Please take a moment to read a 2005 Ottawa Citizen article about our cruise, a 2004 Ottawa Sunday Sun article about our Rideau Discovery Cruise and then please take another moment to read a few testimonials about our cruise. You might also enjoy a few photos of "Chuckles" |
Sunday (special "dinner" lunch) - $82 ($92*) per person (taxes included) |
Sunday (special "dinner" lunch) - $82 ($92*) per person (taxes included) |
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* prices for any package taken on or after July 1, 2010 (includes the new HST tax).
 
Relax at Code’s Mill on the Park Inn & Spa at Perth Explore the beautiful and historic town of Perth Enjoy a cruise on the Rideau Canal Dine at Code`s Mill Lunch at the Opinicon Hotel Packages start at only $250 and we can tailor the package to meet your needs, contact us to make arrangments.
For more information about Code’s Mill Inn, see: www.codesmillinn.com |
 
Relax with a quiet overnight at the Hotel Kenney at Jones Falls Explore the scenic and historic Jones Falls Lockstation Enjoy a cruise on the Rideau Canal Dine at the Hotel Kenney Lunch at the Opinicon Hotel Packages start at only $TBA and we can tailor the package to meet your needs, contact us to make arrangments.
For more information about the Hotel Kenney, see: www.hotelkenney.com |
  Give the gift of a cruise. A scenic cruise on the Rideau Canal makes a lovely and unique gift. We are pleased to be able to offer gift certificates. Contact us for details |
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Telephone: 613-272-0222 Email: boattour@istar.ca * While you may get a "by chance" tour at Chaffey's, we can only guarantee a spot if reservations are made in advance |
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From Toronto: 310 km --- From Kingston: 65 km
| Classic Rideau Cruises is owned and operated by Captain Lance Jervis-Read. Please note that our boat tour is independently run from the Opinicon Resort Hotel and all phone calls are reservations should be made to the phone number shown on this page. |
Guests enjoying a tranquil cruise aboard Chuckles at Davis Lock
| Please take a moment to read a 2005 Ottawa Citizen article about our cruise, a 2004 Ottawa Sunday Sun article about our Rideau Discovery Cruise and then please take another moment to read a few testimonials about our cruise. |
 | Daily tours and the "Cruise and" packages are wheelchair accessible by prior request only. |
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For tourism information about the Rideau visit: www.rideauheritageroute.ca In Toronto and interested in yoga? check out: Fifth Element Yoga |
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