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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.

Other Activities You May Like

Festivals & Tours
fireworks behind the parliament building

Canada Day in the Capital

Just a few steps away from Parliament Hill, Fairmont Château Laurier is the ideal location to take in the sights and sounds of Canada’s big birthday bash.
Summer
couple canoeing under a bridge

Canoeing & Kayaking

Home to the Rideau Canal, Rideau River, Ottawa River, and many more bodies of water, Ottawa offers endless aquatic adventures.
Summer
woman and her dog resting at a look off

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.