Have travelled to Ottawa numerous times to ice skate on the Rideau Canal, especially during Winterlude, the first three weekends in February. Lots of interesting sites from the National Arts Centre to Dow's Lake. A few rest spots with concession stands selling Beavertails (a flat cinnamon sugar pastry) and hot chocolate. In the summer, one can board a tour boat... more
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All Hotels in OttawaHotel USD* Distance Rating Best Western Victoria Park Suites $130 1.4 mi 2.3 km 
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Traveler Description: One of the oldest landmarks in Ottawa, this canal is filled with boats in the summer and becomes the "World's Longest Skating Rink" in the winter.
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Attraction type: Waterway,
River,
Lake,
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Ice skating, Walking, Driving
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Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B8
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Tel: 613-239-5234
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Nov 5, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful
Rideu Canal located in the city of Ottawa. The most excellent experianced were that I used to skate during winter time along with my friends. Most beautifull place that I ever been. In summer time people walk and jogging along the canal and around the canal those tulips were so nice..I never forget those magnificient moments. more
Sep 17, 2006
2/4 found this review helpful
One of my favourite experiences was skating on the Rideau Canal. Its about 8km long and the ice can be near perfect at times but unfortunately its sometimes very poor ice so try and go on the canal in a cold period when the ice is best. more
Oct 24, 2005
21/21 found this review helpful
Sep 1, 2005. Gray Line tour of Ottawa. Our first driver, Ron, picked us up at the motel at 9:15 and took us to the Kiosk to purchase our tickets [$52 with tax and discount, good for 2 days]. First tour starts at 10:00. Ron suggested we ride along for the full 2 hour tour to become acquainted with the... more
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