Craft beer, delicious food, and live entertainment to kick-off the barbecue season!
February to mid-March, weather permitting
A highlight of winter in Ottawa is the Rideau Canal Skateway. With a length of 7.8 kilometres, the Rideau Canal Skateway is also the world's largest skating rink. Come and enjoy this scenic skating rink which begins in the heart of downtown and extends to Dows Lake. In between, warm up at rest areas, where there are toasty fires, hot drinks and tasty snacks.
Rideau Canal Skateway
Rideau Canal Skateway
Canal Rideau : débutant au Centre national des Arts (centre-ville Ottawa)
Ottawa ON
Canada
Rideau Canal Skateway
Rideau Canal Skateway
Canal Rideau : débutant au Centre national des Arts (centre-ville Ottawa)
Ottawa ON
Canada
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Address
Rideau Canal: starting at the National Arts Centre (downtown Ottawa) Ottawa
Local
Toll Free
Email
Accessibility: Entry
Partial
Accessibility: Washrooms
Partial
Dates & Hours of Operation
Information about Skateway conditions is updated daily at 7 am and 1 pm. To check conditions, visit the website or call 613-239-5234.Universally accessible heated change rooms: Sunday to Thursday, 8 am to 10 pm; Friday and Saturday, 8 am to 11 pm
Distance to Shaw Centre (km)
0.1
Distance to Parliament Hill (km)
0.5
Distance to airport (km)
0.0
Admission (regular adult price)
Free
Coach Parking
Within two blocks
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