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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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view of national gallery of canada from majors hill park in the fall

National Gallery of Canada

The gallery is home to the impressive Rideau Chapel, a Neo-Gothic 19th century chapel that was deconstructed and rebuilt within the gallery.
Winter
people cross-country skiing near the parliament building

Skiing

There are a few ski hills just north of the capital to thrill down-hill ski enthusiasts.
Attractions
a look of onto the lake

Gatineau Park

Gatineau Park is a giant wedge of land measuring 363 square kilometers to the northwest of Canada's Capital Region