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What to do on the Rideau

Great attractions and offers from our friends on the Rideau Canal

We here at Emerald Star have partnered up with some of the fantastic local businesses along the canal to help you plan your vacation and to bring you exclusive offers! How do you redeem these great offers? It’s simple, just bring along a copy of your Emerald Star Reservation Confirmation to the attraction and claim your discount!

CC’s on the Rideau

CC’s on the Rideau in Rideau Ferry is a new world farm to table bistro that focuses on serving delectable meals and bites cooked with the finest locally sourced food. Enjoy a leisurely meal overlooking the beautiful Lower Rideau Lake.

Special Offer

  • Receive a half-price appetizer with your purchase of two meals at full price 
  • Present your Emerald Star Reservation Confirmation to redeem offer
VISIT CC’S ON THE RIDEAU’S WEBSITE

C’est Bon Cooking 

C’est Bon’s expert guides help visitors and residents alike learn about the evolution of Ottawa’s food scene through the award-winning restaurants and wonderful ethnic and fine food shops located in the Byward Market. Guests will experience the city “as locals do,” by discovering food-related businesses and meeting the chefs, producers and food artisans who are responsible for Ottawa’s thriving food scene.

Special Offer 

  • $5 discount per ticket booked in advance through C’est Bon’s website
  • Enter promo code LEBOATYOW at time of purchase
VISIT C’EST BON’S WEBSITE

Perth Museum

Leave the 21st century behind as you enter the world of the 1840s at the elegant Matheson House, home of the award-winning Perth Museum. This popular tourist attraction, located downtown at 11 Gore Street East, is a National Historic Site.

Special Offer 

  • Receive 10% discount on your purchase in the gift shop
  • Present your Emerald Star Reservation Confirmation to redeem offer
VISIT THE PERTH MUSEUM WEBSITE

The Cove Country Inn & Spa

Nestled on the shore of the historic and tranquil Upper Rideau Lake in the quaint Village of Westport, is the family-owned, four season inn for local residents & visitors alike to enjoy great food, comfortable accommodations and the best in live entertainment.

Special Offer 

  • Receive a half-price appetizer when you purchase a minimum of two meals at full price
  • Present your Emerald Star Reservation Confirmation to redeem offer
VISIT THE COVE INN’S WEBSITE

Gray Art Glass

Gray Art Glass is a family run glass blowing studio and gallery located in the beautiful artist town of Merrickville. Gray Art Glass creates beautiful hand blown glass pieces, including their signature ‘Witch Balls’, ‘Friendship Balls’, oil lamps and table-wares. There are daily glass blowing demonstrations, which you can view from both inside of the attached gallery and from the sidewalk outside. Free engravings are provided with any purchase, and commissions and architectural installations are also considered. Stop by and support 100% Canadian-made goods!

Special Offer 

  • 10% discount on all Gray Art Glass purchases for Emerald Star guests
  • Present your Emerald Star Reservation Confirmation to redeem offer
VISIT THE GRAY ART GLASS WEBSITE

Hotel Rideau

Begin your Emerald Star experience in the comfort of a Boutique Hotel within walking distance of the dock. Each suite is a sprawling, fully furnished apartment that feels like home. Be sure to stock up on fresh baked goods at C’est Tout Bakery for your river journey. Safe sailing Captain.

Special Offer

  • 10% discount on your Hotel Rideau booking for all Emerald Star guests 
  • Reserve online and enter promo code LEBOAT23 at time of purchase
VISIT HOTEL RIDEAU’S WEBSITE

Away from the Canal

Discover even more of Canada and combine your boating adventure with a visit to attractions away from the Canal. Car rental from Smiths Falls gives you easy access to both the Ottawa Valley to the north and 1000 islands to the south, before or after your cruise with Le Boat.

OWL Rafting

Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting on the mighty Ottawa River – a Canadian Heritage River! A truly Canadian experience, choose from a variety of rafting excursions with OWL Rafting on the Ottawa River and receive 10% off as you shoot the rapids like a traditional Voyageur!

Special Offer 

  • Receive 10% discount on your Rafting Experience
  • Call to reserve your booking – mention partner discount
  • Present your Emerald Star Reservation Confirmation to redeem offer
  • Transfers can be pre-arranged from several towns along the Rideau
Visit OWL Rafting’s website

Canadian Clock Museum

The Canadian Clock museum showcases the heritage of Canada’s many clock manufacturers and sellers from the early 1800s up to the present.

Special Offer 

  • Receive a half price discount on your tour of the museum
  • Present your Emerald Star Reservation Confirmation to redeem offer
Visit the Canadian Clock Museum’s website