The cold weather we’ve been experiencing brought us a surprise gift: the Rideau Canal Skateway is already open! ❄️🎁⛸️ Yes, you can head to the canal and skate right now, as you’re watching this reel! 😍 And the best news? It’s open full length, from downtown to Dow’s Lake: 7.8 km of awesome skating! 🙌❄️ Things to remember: Skating on the Rideau Canal is free 🆓⛸️ It’s open 24/7 ⏰ There are 4 rest areas with food kiosks, washrooms, and skate rentals 🍟🚻⛸️ 📍 Rideau entrance (downtown) 📍 Concord entrance (Old Ottawa East) 📍 Fifth Avenue entrance (the Glebe) 📍 Bronson Avenue at Dow’s Lake Pedestrians can walk along the canal on the designated side lanes 🚶‍♀️🚶 No dogs allowed 🚫🐶 See you on the ice! #ottawaisnotboring #rideaucanalskateway #skating #ottawatourism #thingstodoinottawa