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
Festivals & Tours
RBC Bluesfest
Don’t miss Ottawa’s largest music festival and one of the largest international music events in the world!
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.