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Rideau Canal Skateway

Each winter, the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, becomes the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world’s largest skating rink.

Rideau Canal Skateway

History of the Rideau Canal Skateway

Rideau Canal Skateway to open on Thursday

Rideau Canal Skateway: Behind The Ice

Reminder: Do not venture onto the Rideau Canal ice surface

Do not venture onto the Rideau Canal surface

From 0.0 to 7.8: A Trip Down the Rideau Canal Skateway

Temporary closure of the Rideau Canal Skateway

Closing the Rideau Canal Skateway’s 51st season

Two new sections of the Rideau Canal Skateway will open Sunday at 8 a.m.

New Railing Installed Along the Rideau Canal

The new 2.4-kilometre railing will stretch from Dows Lake to Hog’s Back Road, and will retain the existing signature look of the Rideau Canal.

Do not venture onto the Rideau Canal ice surface

The full length of Rideau Canal Skateway will open Tuesday at 8 a.m.

Continued warnings not to venture onto the Rideau Canal surface

Queen Elizabeth Driveway and the Rideau Canal Skateway: Creating more outdoor space for people to exercise

Section of the Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway Closed

5 activities for your winter bucket list in the Capital

Ice, Ice, Bye-Bye… Rideau Canal Skateway wraps up 50th season

Partial Closure of a section of the Rideau Canal Eastern Pathway from May 17 to late fall 2021

Closure of the temporary crossing and ramps over the Rideau Canal Lock Gate near the Hog’s Back Swing Bridge

Ice conditions

New Ontario COVID-19 measures: NCC assets remain open

Best Practices for the Safe Enjoyment of the NCC’s Winter Assets