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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.

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Summer
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Golf

Fairmont Château Laurier is close to several top-ranked courses, both within Ottawa and in the surrounding region. Start planning your Ottawa-area golf trip today.
Summer
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Hiking

Hike Gatineau Park's 165 kilometers of trails and learn all about its flora, fauna and history. Here you will see Canadian Nature at its finest.
Sports & Entertainment
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National Arts Centre

The National Arts Centre, Canada’s preeminent showcase for the performing arts, is home to the world-renowned NAC Orchestra and presents a diverse, bilingual program, including theatre, dance, and variety.