The Rideau Canal is North America’s best-preserved “slackwater” canal, and the only one from the great 19th century canal-building era that still operates …
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Feb 25, 2025
The Rideau Canal. When frozen, a 7.8 kilometer (nearly 5 mile), skating rink. This skating experience is so much fun. The city does a great job in maintaining the ice by flooding it at night an…Full review by TheEdgeNYC
Feb 24, 2025
What an incredible Canadian bucket list experience. I am so impressed with the quality and care of the ice on the canal. My kids both did the entire 7.8 kilometers (and back!) and both said it was on…Full review by Joanne M
Feb 18, 2025
Everyone should experience the magic of skating on the canal at least once in their lifetime! A great time to come is at the end of the day before sunset. Enjoy daylight, sunset, and nighttime charm …Full review by JoyfulLiberty
Planning a trip from Australia. How long does it take to complete on average? Is it practical to complete a return journey in a day for an average competent skater?
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Hello! I am not a strong skater by any means and sat down to have snacks at the different stops along the way and it took about 2.5 hours to go 7.8km there then another 7.8km …
Hello! I am not a strong skater by any means and sat down to have snacks at the different stops along the way and it took about 2.5 hours to go 7.8km there then another 7.8km back! Definitely a fun day/afternoon activity! If you feel tired just give yourself time to enjoy the stops
We plan to visit Ottowa in January to skate the Rideau Canal. Can you give any general advise on clothing, type of skates to bring or rent, good places to eat or stay? Anything that you have found to make the out-of-town trip more enjoyable. Thanks kindly.
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January weather can be very unpredictable. In the last couple years we got freezing rain in mid January. Canal was closed. Dress for weather from 0c to -30c. Good boots. If you …
January weather can be very unpredictable. In the last couple years we got freezing rain in mid January. Canal was closed. Dress for weather from 0c to -30c. Good boots. If you have skates, bring them, otherwise you will be able to rent. February is a more sure month to be able to enjoy skating. As far as places to stay and eat, it depends on your budget. Where are you from? Do you want to stay downtown, walking distance to canal, parliament? What kind of food do you like. Perhaps look at some of my restaurant reviews.
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