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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

Summer
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Golf

Fairmont Château Laurier is close to several top-ranked courses, both within Ottawa and in the surrounding region. Start planning your Ottawa-area golf trip today.
Summer
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Canoeing & Kayaking

Home to the Rideau Canal, Rideau River, Ottawa River, and many more bodies of water, Ottawa offers endless aquatic adventures.
Attractions
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Parliament Hill

Touring through the Centre Block and Library of Parliament gives you a glimpse into modern Canadian government, while its Victorian Gothic Revival architectural details recall the grandeur of the past.