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
National Gallery of Canada
The gallery is home to the impressive Rideau Chapel, a Neo-Gothic 19th century chapel that was deconstructed and rebuilt within the gallery.
Attractions
Canadian Museum of Nature
Explore our natural past, present and future at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
Sports & Entertainment
Northern Lights: Sound and Light Show
Take an unforgettable journey of sound and light, as you explore Canada’s physical, historical and cultural landscapes.