CANAL BIKES | Confederation Park/ Dow’s Lake
Hours of operation
Friday, July 30 12pm to 6pm
Saturday, July 3110am to 6pm
Sunday, August 1 10am to 6pm
Monday, August 2 10am to 4pm
The Rideau Canal Festival Bike Program offers visitors and tourists an easy opportunity to experience the Rideau Canal by bicycle. For a minimum donation to Bicycles for Humanity, visitors and tourists can pick up a Rideau Canal Festival bike at Confederation Park or Dows Lake from August 1-3, and enjoy a leisurely bicycle ride along the scenic Rideau Canal.
Bicycles for Humanity will also be operating a bicycle parking lot at Confederation Park throughout the Festival. Bicycles and safety equipment are graciously provided by Kunstadt Ottawa.
Rideau Canal Shuttle
Hours of operation
Amphibus Lady Dive Double Deckercity tours leave from the kiosk every hour on the corner of Sparks and Elgin (Confederation Park).
Friday - Mon
10am to 5pm
Throughout the Festival weekend, Amphibus Lady Dive willbe operating a double decker shuttle service between the sales kiosk on Sparks & Elgin, (Confederation Park site) and Dows Lake.
Festival visitors can purchase a $5 bracelet for the day shuttle from the Amphibus Lady Dive sales rep at the sales kiosk on Sparks & Elgin or on board the shuttle.
Tours are 90 minutes. Festivalvisitors who have purchased the shuttle bracelet will receive a $5 discount off the regular tour pass.
Walking, Cycling, Running Circuits
Bring a friend along, pick your favorite route, follow the path, and enjoy the activities!
Click here to view interactive pathways and other maps.
Bicycle Rentals
Interested in seeing more of our area? Bicycle rentals are available from Rent-A-Bike located at the East Arch of Plaza Bridge. Visit www.rentabike.ca for information and directions.
Bicycle parking will be available by the entrance of Dows Lake Pavilion and at Confederation Park.
PAUL'S BOAT LINES
Paul’s Boat Lines Limited is Ottawa’s premiere sightseeing venue offering quality sightseeing cruises on the Historic Rideau Canal and the famous Ottawa River. For more information about their tours and schedules visit www.paulsboatcruises.com
BOAT RENTALS |Canoes, Pedal Boats & Kayaks
$15 for the first hour, and
$8 for every additional hour.
Prices include tax.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Sunday
10am to 8pm ...... weather permitting
All rentals require a $20 deposit and a valid ID.
Public Transit
Get around in an ecologically-friendly way by choosing public transit. OC Transpo bus fares and routes are available at www.octranspo.com or go straight to the OC Transpo Travel Planner.
From out of town?
Reduce your carbon footprint and your travel costs by sharing a ride to the Festival with
Pickup Pal.
Want to take a break from the driver's seat?
Sit back and take in the scenery on your way to beautiful Ottawa by travelling by bus or by train.
For more information, please go to
www.viarail.ca or
www.greyhound.com.
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