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Paul's Boat Lines

The Hull Marina, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 7K3, Canada
(613) 225-6781
Ranked #7 of 16 tours in Ottawa
3.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Montréal, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

Very deceiving boat ride! Instead of giving detailed historical comments on the canal and the city, we learn about how much a condo is worth on the Rideau Canal and other useless information. The tour guide would acknowledge that his favourite part of the canal ride is where he had nothing to say. I strongly suggest that you read a... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

I hope that this was the disappointment of our trip to Canada. The boat was noisy, the commentary truly dreadful and I couldn't wait to get off. Worst use of $21 that I could think of. More

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Ottawa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011
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This must-see tour of the Ottawa river was an excellent value; roughly $20 for adults and free for children under 5. The tour is about 1.5 hours, and very nicely reviews the major buildings and landmarks along the Ottawa river (including some historical context). The boat is double-decker, with a canopy covering the top level. This is a big plus... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011
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$19 CAD for 1.25 hours was not only a bargain compared to other providers, Patrick - our tour guide constantly provided both information about the Rideau Canal and in a humorous manner switching back and forth between English and French. Upon boarding, Patrick told us it was the boat to Kingston (125 miles away!); pointed out a jogger running along... More

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