Rideau Canal Skateway - Ottawa, Ontario
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Weathervane
N 45° 25.241 W 075° 41.057
18T E 446464 N 5029912
The Rideau Canal Skateway, recognized by the Guiness Book of Worlds Records as being the largest naturally frozen ice rink, is located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WMDA2F
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/11/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member carleenp
Views: 50

" The Rideau Canal Skateway is maintained and operated by the National Capital Commission, is open to skaters daily January through late February (weather permitting) and is free of charge - although donations supporting the Skateway's maintenance can be made at boxes at various entry points. The Skateway stretches over 7 kilometres from downtown next to the National Arts Centre, south to Dow's Lake Pavilion. On cold nights, workers drill holes in the Canal ice and pump water onto the surface. Change huts and snack stations can be found at various locations along the Canal. If you don't have skates, you can rent them here; you can also rent bright red sleighs and push those who can't skate themselves. On beautiful winter days, skaters by the thousands fill the Canal. The first three weekends of February, the Canal is the focal point for Winterlude, the Capital's annual celebration of winter. Many Ottawans who live near the Canal actually skate to work in winter."

Reference: (visit link)
Public or Private Access?: Public

Physical Address:
Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, Ontario Canada


Rink Website: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation: Not listed

Price: Not Listed

Rent available ?: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
There are no specific visit requirements, however telling about your visit is strongly encouraged. Additional photos of the building or rink to add to the gallery are also nice, but not required. Pictures with a GPS or you in them is highly discouraged.
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