Slush canons, snow bots, and possibly heat pumps could help preserve ice on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal as winters shrink.

Skating on the Rideau Canal will be paused as of Monday morning to preserve the ice surface through a few days of warmer weather.

The Rideau Canal Skateway is closing for the season, the National Capital Commission (NCC) announced Monday. The NCC closed ...

The Rideau Canal Skateway ended its 55th season 52 days after opening, rain and above-freezing temperatures ended its run.

We hope that this temporary pause combined with the return of colder temperatures at the end of the week will allow us to reopen,” the NCC said in an online post.

Skateway to be closed to skaters from 8 a.m. Monday until conditions allow The Rideau Canal Skateway will be closed to skaters from 8 a.m. Monday until conditions allow it to be reopened.

The Rideau Canal is free to enjoy ... from one of the several rest areas located along the length of the skating area (skates cost CA$18, or $14, for two hours). For more information, check ...

The iconic Ottawa skateway is closed for the season with spring-like temperatures on the horizon. The National Capital ...

The Rideau Canal Skateway was closed entirely on Friday evening, with the National Capital Commission posting online that the move was made in anticipation of preparing the city’s top winter ...