Skating
What better way to enjoy a sunny winter day in the Capital than skating along the famous Rideau Canal with the whole family. The world's longest skating rink offers 7.8 kilometres (4.5 miles) of uninterupted skating (from late December to late February, depending on weather). Skate rentals are available on the canal across from the National Arts Centre, Fifth Ave, and Dows Lake.Until the NCC removes the barriers and gives the green light, the canal is off-limits to pedestrians and skaters.
Anyone going on the canal faces a $100 fine for trespassing and the real chance of a frigid, perhaps fatal, bath.
Canal conditions can be checked on the hotline at (613) 239-5234.
What You Should Know
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During the first three weeks of February, the Rideau Canal is the focal point for Winterlude, North America's greatest winter festival. The fun includes bed races on the Canal, horse-drawn sleigh rides, figure skating shows and world-class ice and snow sculpting competitions.
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For winter romance, nothing compares to a moonlight skate along the Rideau Canal Skateway. Gliding hand-in-hand through the heart of the Capital has been a winter tradition among couples young and old for more than 25 years!
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While you glide along the Canal, stop for a break at one of the many rest areas and treat the kids to hot chocolate and other heart-warming goodies. They''ll love it!
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