Canadian Tulip Festival + Rideau Canal Cruise
Enjoy a Mother’s Day getaway to Ottawa featuring vibrant tulips, a seasonal meal, and a relaxing Rideau River cruise—an uplifting spring escape to celebrate mom.
View Dates & BookSunday, May 10, 2026 - $209 Tax Included
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a refreshing spring escape to Ottawa!
Enjoy the beauty of vibrant tulip displays, a delicious seasonal meal, and a relaxing cruise along the Rideau River. This thoughtfully curated day trip blends colour, flavour, and scenery into the perfect way to celebrate the important women in your life. Treat mom—and yourself—to a memorable, uplifting experience surrounded by the best of Ottawa in spring.
What's Included:
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Visit Commissioner's Park
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Rideau Canal Cruise
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3-Course Lunch at JOEY'S
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Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation
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Escorted by a McCoy Getaways Tour Director
Departure Locations & Times:
We have three convenient locations available to board the bus during this getaway. Please make sure to arrive at your pick up location roughly 10-15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
| Location | Depart | Return |
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| Kingston - Toys R Us | 7:30 am | 6:30 pm |
| Gananoque - Carpool Lot by the Casino | 8:00 am | 6:00 pm |
| Brockville - Food Basics | 8:30 am | 5:30 pm |
Included Lunch at JOEY'S:
A 3-course lunch is included with this getaway. Gather around the table in an intimate setting like you would at home. Pass the plates with JOEY’s signature menu items done family-style.
Appetizer:
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House Salad
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Hummus served with Tzatsiki, Dill + Olives, and Crispy Pita
Main Course:
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Chicken Parmesan
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Herb-Crusted Salmon
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Season Vegetables
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Mashed Potatoes
Dessert:
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Creme Brulee Cheesecake
OUTDOOR EVENT: Please be prepared for all weather conditions and bring appropriate clothing and materials. Example: rain gear, umbrella, sun hat, sunscreen, etc. McCoy Getaways will be unable to provide refunds for any unforeseen weather event(s).
7:30 am
Depart from the Toys R' Us parking lot in Kingston. Along the way we'll make brief stops in Gananoque and Brockville to pick up other passengers travelling with us. A comfort stop will be made along the way this morning.
10:00 am
Our anticipated arrival at Commissioner's Park. Enjoy free time exploring, shop for fresh cut flowers and don't forget to check out the tulip boutique!
11:45 am
After enjoying the beautifuil tulips at Commissioner's Park, we'll board the motorcoach and head to JOEY'S for our included 3-course lunch.
L12:15 pm
We'll arrive at JOEY'S just after 12:00pm for our included lunch.
2:30 pm
At 2:30pm we'll board the boat for our Rideau Canal Cruise. The cruise lasts about 90 minutes and showcases scenic locations like the National Arts Centre, University of Ottawa, Chateau Laurier Hotel, Lansdowne Park, Dow's Lake, and more!
4:00 pm
After the cruise has finished, we'll board the motorcoach to begin our journey home. A comfort stop will be made along the way.
6:30 pm
Our anticipated arrival back in Kingston after dropping off passengers in Brockville and Gananoque.
L=Lunch
Notes:
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Full payment is due at time of booking for all day tours.
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Refunds are not available within 30 days of travel.
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For the comfort of fellow travellers, kindly refrain from using scented products.
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If you have any food allergies we should be aware, please let us know during the time of booking.
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Tipping for Tour Director and Coach Driver is voluntary depending on quality of service.
OUTDOOR EVENT: Please be prepared for all weather conditions and bring appropriate clothing and materials. Example: rain gear, umbrella, sun hat, sunscreen, etc. McCoy Getaways will be unable to provide refunds for any unforeseen weather event(s).
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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