After two disappointing seasons, skaters have been flocking to Ottawa's Rideau Canal. But one perennially stubborn section of the skateway remains off limits: that final 400 metres between Laurier ...

What am I supposed to do?” Parks Canada charges for parking at five of the 23 lock stations it operates along the Rideau ...

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 ...

Skaters, rejoice. The Rideau Canal Skateway is ready for you, every last icy kilometre. The full 7.8-kilometre stretch opened on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 8 a.m., a rare occurrence after ...

The final section of the Rideau Canal Skateway will open at 8 a.m. Saturday, the National Capital Commission (NCC) announced on its website Friday. The 400-metre section between Laurier Avenue W.