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
Attractions
Canadian Museum of Nature
Explore our natural past, present and future at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Festivals & Tours
Winterlude
Every February, Canada's Capital Region is host to Winterlude, North America's greatest winter festival.
Winter
Skiing
There are a few ski hills just north of the capital to thrill down-hill ski enthusiasts.