SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
9pm
PARADE OF LIGHTS at Dows Lake
Come enjoy a magical nighttime experience at Dows Lake with over 25 glowing boats. The parade finishes with a bang for our annual fireworks display!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2
10am to 1pm
EXPLORE THE DOCKS at Dows lake
Visit Dows Lake Pavilion to meet the boaters as they put the finishing touches on their floats. Entertainment will include a Parks Canada theatrical performance of Ghosts and Echoes of the Rideau, the Royal Ritchie Drummers, and more.
10am
MINI FLOTILLA
Watch the hand-crafted mini boats from the Rideau Nautical Modellers compete for best in show.
1pm
RIDEAU CANAL FLOTILLA
Celebrating Rideau Heritage this year, the flotilla launches from Dows Lake Pavilion andconcludes at the National Arts Centre with a grand musical performance by the Ottawa Chamber Music Society.
Flotilla Reserved Seating at Dows Lake will be emceed by Stuntman Stu from the Team 1200. To reserve your seat today, call us at 613-288-0970.
COME MEET TUG-ALONG!
Snap a photo with our mascot, Tug Along, celebrating his 7th year in the flotilla. This tiny boat does not compete, but rather dances around the canal with music and lights. Tug Along is “Going Green” this year with Solar Powered Lights!
Be in the Flotilla
Come enjoy a day at the festival and take part in the flotillas with Paul's Boat Line. Participationg in both the Parade of Lights and the Rideau Canal Flotilla, Paul's Boat Lines makes it possible for anyone to ride along in the flotillas.
Tickets will be on saie at Paul's Boat Lines Kiosk, across from the Château Laurier Hotel, the day of the th flotilla, starting at 9AM.
