Day Cruises in Ontario

The Rideau Canal links Canada's capital - Ottawa - with majestic Lake Ontario. On this tour, cruise in comfort along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed waterway and admire sweeping views over top attractions including the Canadian Museum of Nature, Château Laurier, Dow's Lake, and the National Arts Centre. Along the way, listen as your guide sheds light on centuries of colorful Canadian history.

Take in Toronto's scenic skyline on a one-hour sightseeing cruise across the city's inner harbor! Aboard the glass-encased boat, enjoy a narrated history as you pass Toronto's bustling harbor-front buildings and skyscrapers, and witness some of the city's natural wonders including its island parklands, lagoons and wildlife sanctuaries. Your trip includes an optional stop on Centre Island.

Maximize your time in Ottawa and Gatineau with a one-hour sightseeing tour by land and water in an amphibious vehicle! Aboard the outrageous 'amphibus,' pass main city attractions like Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, the National War Memorial Monument and more. When cruising along the street gets dry, plunge into the Ottawa River to see the city from a different angle. Fun for the whole family!

Enjoy a 45-Minute Sightseeing Cruise through Toronto's Scenic Harbourfront and Island Parklands! Experience the multi-lingual audio tour of Toronto Harbour aboard one of Mariposa's classic vessels. Enjoy Toronto's breathtaking skyline and take in the sights and sounds of the Toronto Islands, Island Airport, Harbourfront, CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and the fabled Gibraltar Point Lighthouse.

Leave the bustle of Toronto behind and head to beautiful Niagara Falls on this full-day, guided, multi-experience excursion. Feel the mist on your face during an iconic Hornblower cruise at the base of the falls and enjoy lunch at the Sheraton Fallsview Penthouse Restaurant in full view of both the Canadian and American falls. Snap some photos at the region's top spots like Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Floral Clock, and the world's smallest chapel.

Get a different perspective of the beautiful city of Toronto on this harbor front boat cruise. Set out from historic Pier 6 and look out at the glittering skyline which includes the CN Tower, Rogers Center, and First Canadian Place. Pass by Toronto Island and make a stop there in the summer months to explore this urban oasis. Your captain will provide entertaining narration to along the way.

See Ottawa from the water on this 75-minute sightseeing cruise. Climb aboard the Empress of Ottawa and see Parliament Hill, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada (24 Sussex), the Canadian Museum of History, the US ambassador's official residence and much more. Enjoy a narrated account of the sites in English and French from an open-air sundeck or from one of two enclosed decks.