Skating
Skate the 7.8-kilometer-long Rideau Canal from one end, at Fairmont Château Laurier, to the other, at Dow’s Lake. The Rideau Canal is the longest outdoor skating rink in the world and is the main attraction of the Winterlude festival. It is open to skaters in January and February, weather permitting. Skate rentals are available at various Silver Skates locations on the canal.
Other Activities You May Like
Festivals & Tours
RBC Bluesfest
Don’t miss Ottawa’s largest music festival and one of the largest international music events in the world!
Attractions
Canadian War Museum
The Canadian War Museum is Canada's national museum of military history and one of the world's most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict.
Festivals & Tours
Ghostly Tours of The City
Haunted Walks are offered as a unique historical walking tour in Ottawa.