The world’s largest ice skating rink is 5 miles long—but its very existence is threatened by climate change
Slush canons, snow bots, and possibly heat pumps could help preserve ice on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal as winters shrink.
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Rideau Canal Skateway closes for the season after 'fantastic' run
The Rideau Canal Skateway ended its 55th season 52 days after opening, rain and above-freezing temperatures ended its run.
Over a century old ice blasting tradition beginning on Rideau River
The City of Ottawa’s Roads and Parking Services Team are working with the Rideau River Valley Conservation Authority, to ...
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Rideau Canal Skateway closed for the season
it was a real symbol." Local youth skate with a large Canadian flag on the Rideau Canal to launch celebrations for the 60th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada Day, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in ...