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In-line Skating

In-line skating

Explore the Greenbelt on the Watts Creek Pathway!

Rideau Canal Skateway: Behind The Ice

From milking cows to wintertime fun

Ice conditions

Rentals

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.

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Places to Visit

Explore the Capital’s green spaces. Visit the many parks and enjoy nature, sports or major events within the city.

Report on Activities - April 2020

Hours

History of the Rideau Canal Skateway

Do not venture onto the Rideau Canal surface

Do not venture onto the Rideau Canal ice surface

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

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

Reminder: Do not venture onto the Rideau Canal ice surface

Rideau Canal Skateway to open on Thursday

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

Temporary closure of the Rideau Canal Skateway

5 activities for your winter bucket list in the Capital

Report on Activities - April 2018

Access points

35 ideas for winter activities in Ottawa–Gatineau

Report on Activities - January 2019