# @ottawaisnotboring on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DT1NKxNEp2a
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66330452-ottawaisnotboring-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/44e2adb422.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-01-22T23:30:51.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Carla Salazar | Things to do in Ottawa | Blog for newcomers (@ottawaisnotboring) — https://gondola.cc/ottawaisnotboring

## Caption

“I was there today, not beginner-friendly 🤣,” one of my followers told me in a DM after skating on the Rideau Canal. 

And honestly, that’s true. The canal can be tough for beginners. Since it’s a naturally frozen skating rink, it’s not as smooth as a refrigerated rink like the Rink of Dreams.

The canal can have bumps and cracks, and if you’re a beginner, it’s easy to fall and potentially hurt yourself. 🙄

If you still want to try skating on the canal, I’d recommend wearing a helmet and protective gear for your knees, wrists, or elbows.

I’m not trying to discourage you, just to make sure you’re aware. 🙂

Have you fallen skating on the canal yet? How many times? How has your experience been so far? 😅

#rideaucanalskateway #skating #ottawa #winterfun #thingstodoinottawa

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## Tags

thingstodoinottawa, ottawa, winterfun, skating, rideaucanalskateway

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