Ottawa to Kingston: Overview

Canada's Capital Cruise South

Overnight Ports

Cumberland
Carillon
Lachine, a borough of Montreal
Upper Canada Village
Brockville

St. Lawrence & Ottawa River Journey

Come and explore the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers for 6 Days and 5 Nights. Board in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and disembark in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

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.

"Every year I say, 'this has been the most fun ever' ...and then the next year is even better! I don't know how you do it. I love the Canadian Empress. I love everyone connected with the cruise line. I only wish I lived closer, because I never get enough of the St. Lawrence River."

~ Kate Kruck
Boone, Iowa