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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.

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Festivals & Tours
red bus driving down the street

Bus Tour The Capital of Canada

Discover Ottawa’s charm and distinctive beauty with a tour of the city. Climb aboard the Gray Line or Lady Dive Sightseeing Buses for a narrated tour of Ottawa attractions.
Attractions
exterior shot of the canadian war museum

Canadian War Museum

The Canadian War Museum is Canada's national museum of military history and one of the world's most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict.
Shopping & Neighbourhoods
DaVinci inspired mural on Preston Street in Ottawa

Ottawa Neighbourhoods

Explore Ottawa's neighbourhoods.