Rideau Canal Skateway Closing Due to Warmth
The Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa is closing temporarily Thursday evening due to unseasonably warm weather, disrupting skating plans. Get the latest details on the closure.
The Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa is closing temporarily Thursday evening due to unseasonably warm weather, disrupting skating plans. Get the latest details on the closure.
Skaters are urged to enjoy the Rideau Canal Skateway soon as forecasted rain and temperatures above 6°C threaten the ice. The NCC lists current conditions as 'good' and 'fair'.
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Skaters gain 800 more metres on Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway from Bank to Rideau Street starting Saturday. Over half of the iconic 7.8-km route is now open.
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Skate into the new year on a 3.4 km stretch of Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway, opening at 8 a.m. on December 31. BeaverTails and rentals available. Get the details.