Don't miss Ottawa's most creative night on the water!! Looking for a night out that's anything but ordinary? Set sail on the Rideau Canal for a "floating" Paint Nite — where creativity meets adventure! Imagine painting your masterpiece while gliding on the canal, city lights twinkling on the water and a gentle breeze inspiring every brushstroke. This isn't just a Paint Nite — it's a floating celebration! Whether you're planning a unique date night, searching for the perfect gift or just want to treat yourself to something special, this event is a guaranteed memory-maker. Couples can sip, laugh, and create side by side, making it a romantic evening to remember. Friends and families will love the chance to bond over art, all while soaking in Ottawa's stunning scenery. No experience? No problem! Joyce of Art! will guide you step by step so you'll leave with a painting that leaves you proud — and with a story to tell. Plus, what could be more Instagram-worthy than your own artwork, painted on a boat, with the city skyline as your backdrop? Don't miss your chance to float, paint, and play — this is Ottawa's most creative night on the water!
How could you make your Paint Nite experience even better? Paint your masterpiece on one of Ottawa Tours' environment-friendly 100% electric boats while cruising along the Rideau Canal - board across the street from the Westin Hotel/Rogers Centre and glide along the canal's placid waters to Dow's Lake and back. An awesome Paint Nite coach will lead you through the painting while you sip on a beverage from the boat's fully stocked bar. An awesome experience for date night, self-care or a night out with a group of friends! Please note that there is underground parking available in the Rideau Centre/Westin/Rogers Centre lot.
How could you make your Paint Nite experience even better? Paint your masterpiece on one of Ottawa Tours' environment-friendly 100% electric boats while cruising along the Rideau Canal - board across the street from the Westin Hotel/Rogers Centre and glide along the canal's placid waters to Dow's Lake and back. An awesome Paint Nite coach will lead you through the painting while you sip on a beverage from the boat's fully stocked bar. An awesome experience for date night, self-care or a night out with a group of friends! Please note that there is underground parking available in the Rideau Centre/Westin/Rogers Centre lot.
How could you make your Paint Nite experience even better? Paint your masterpiece on one of Ottawa Tours' environment-friendly 100% electric boats while cruising along the Rideau Canal - board across the street from the Westin Hotel/Rogers Centre and glide along the canal's placid waters to Dow's Lake and back. An awesome Paint Nite coach will lead you through the painting while you sip on a beverage from the boat's fully stocked bar. An awesome experience for date night, self-care or a night out with a group of friends! Please note that there is underground parking available in the Rideau Centre/Westin/Rogers Centre lot.
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Hi! I'm "Joyce of Art!" & I can't wait to get creative with you! Light, love, laughter & joy are part of my creative mission. All are welcome & your artistic ability does not matter in any way. There are so many different ways to sling paint I am sure we can find a way to bring out your artistic confidence together! Let creativity relax & comfort you. Forget about your world for 2 hours. A sense of humour is a must, & it's always more fun with a friend! Can't wait!
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Riverside Rainbows is one of our more detailed paintings, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to finish. Joyce (Of Art!!) paces it carefully so nobody gets left behind — and Joyce (Of Art!!) will help you turn any mistake into something intentional. Worth knowing: Paint Nite events happen at real bars and restaurants, not studios — it's a night out that happens to involve painting.
A painting class teaches you technique. Paint Nite gives you a finished painting and a good night. Joyce (Of Art!!) is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Ottawa Tours, a real local spot, not a studio. Paint Nite invented this format in 2012 and has sold more than 10 million tickets. The trade-off is honest: lighting varies, it can get loud, and the person at the next easel is a stranger. That's the point. It's more of a night out than a class.
Joyce (Of Art!!) is a real local artist based in Ottawa — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 53 out of 63 guests who've painted with Joyce (Of Art!!) say the instruction was amazing. GAIL C. said: 'Joyce's events are always lively and fun. I always learn something new from her teaching.'
Ottawa Tours is a local venue in Ottawa — a real local spot, not a dedicated painting studio. Paint Nite events happen at places like this by design — venues with character, regulars, and a bar. It can get lively. That's what makes it a night out rather than a class.
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Riverside Rainbows is a summer painting — bright, warm tones that match the season perfectly.
Yaymaker is Paint Nite. We brought both brands together under the Paint Nite name — same artists, same events, same format we invented in 2012. More than 10 million tickets have been sold across both brands combined. If you used to attend Yaymaker events in Ottawa, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Riverside Rainbows includes the canvas, all the paint you'll need, the use of brushes and an apron during the event, and step-by-step instruction from Joyce (Of Art!!). Drinks and food are ordered separately from Ottawa Tours — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
This event runs approximately 2 hours. Doors open at 2:00 PM — we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to get settled and order your first drink before Joyce (Of Art!!) starts the painting.
You can reschedule your ticket to any other Paint Nite event up to 24 hours before this one starts. After that, tickets are locked — no refunds or changes. If Paint Nite cancels this event for any reason, you'll receive a full automatic refund.
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