Rideau Canal Skateway

Skating rink Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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What to expect

The Rideau Canal Skateway is the world's largest skating rink, stretching 7.8 kilometers through the heart of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular winter destination. The Skateway is free and accessible, with universally accessible ramps and facilities. Visitors can enjoy skating, walking, or shuffling along the edges of the Skateway, and can grab a delicious treat and hot chocolate from Beavertail stands or other local businesses. The ice must be 30 cm thick for the Skateway to open, and the skating season typically runs from January to early March. The Rideau Canal Skateway is a great place to visit with family and friends, with its beautiful scenery and fun winter activities

Plan your family visit to the Rideau Canal Skateway with these blog insights 👇

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Rideau Canal Skateway

Rideau Canal Skateway
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Ottawa to ice skate on the Rideau Canal. It is the world’s largest skating rink! I brought my own skates, and my husband rented there. We put the kiddo in the jogger stroller

Highlights: It was one of the most unique experiences! I highly recommend a trip to Ottawa to ice skate on the Rideau Canal. It’s so much fun to skate on the world’s largest skating rink ✨