The Rideau Canal Skateway extends from downtown Ottawa to the Hartwells Locks, including Dows Lake. From one end to the other, there are about 30 staircases and 5 universal access ramps leading to the skating rink.
Light rail transit (O-Train) stations and parking areas are located near the Skateway entrances.
Reminder: The Rideau Canal Skateway is weather dependent. Make sure the entrance you choose leads to an open stretch of the Skateway.
Recommended access points
The entrances listed below are located near parking lots or public transit. There are other entrances along the Rideau Canal Skateway. Use the interactive map to see them all (zoom in for more details).
| Entrance | O-Train station | Parking lots |
| Rideau* | Rideau | Rideau Centre ($) |
| Mackenzie King West* | Parliament |
Ottawa City Hall ($) |
| Somerset East | uOttawa | University of Ottawa (K) ($) |
| Concord | uOttawa | University of Ottawa (Mann) ($) |
| N/A | O'Connor & Pretoria ($) | |
| Holmwood* | N/A | Lansdowne ($) |
| Fifth | N/A | Lansdowne ($) |
| Bronson* | N/A | |
|
Dows* | Dows Lake | Norman & Booth ($) |
| Library | Carleton | Carleton University 5A-B ($) |
* Universally accessible entrances