Skating
Skate the 7.8-kilometer-long Rideau Canal from one end, at Fairmont Château Laurier, to the other, at Dow’s Lake. The Rideau Canal is the longest outdoor skating rink in the world and is the main attraction of the Winterlude festival. It is open to skaters in January and February, weather permitting. Skate rentals are available at various Silver Skates locations on the canal.
Other Activities You May Like
Summer
Hiking
Hike Gatineau Park's 165 kilometers of trails and learn all about its flora, fauna and history. Here you will see Canadian Nature at its finest.
Festivals & Tours
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival
Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival will be sure to amaze kids and adults alike!
Summer
Canoeing & Kayaking
Home to the Rideau Canal, Rideau River, Ottawa River, and many more bodies of water, Ottawa offers endless aquatic adventures.