• people skating on the rideau canal
Adults
2
Children
0
Adults
2
Children
0

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

Attractions
aerial shot of the museum of history

Canadian Museum of History

Honoring 20,000 years of history, The Canadian Museum of History brings Canada's past and present to life.
Winter
people skating on the rideau canal

Skating

Skate the 7.8-kilometer-long Rideau Canal from one end, at Fairmont Château Laurier, to the other, at Dow's Lake.
Summer
couple canoeing under a bridge

Canoeing & Kayaking

Home to the Rideau Canal, Rideau River, Ottawa River, and many more bodies of water, Ottawa offers endless aquatic adventures.