The Rideau Canal Skateway is closed for the season, the National Capital Commission (NCC) announced Monday. The NCC closed the skateway as a precaution last Tuesday night ahead of a warm ...

The National Capital Commission has declared the end of the skating season on the Rideau Canal, describing it as a “fantastic” year that attracted more than 1.1 million visitors.

Snaking its way through the center of Ottawa, the Rideau Canal is one of the city's most historic attractions. This 125-mile waterway was originally constructed between 1826 and 1832 to create a ...

And if you're in town for the winter and wish to look like a local, consider getting around by skates; many Ottawa residents use the frozen Rideau Canal like a sidewalk. You can rely on the Ottawa ...