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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.
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Skating on Rideau Canal pausing until Sunday morning to preserve ice during warm spell
UPDATE: The NCC says skating and walking will resume on the ... Daily high temperatures in Ottawa are expected to hover above freezing for the next few days, with a chance of rain Monday ...
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Can the World’s Largest Ice Rink Survive a Warming Planet?
Slush canons, snow bots and possibly heat pumps could help preserve ice on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal as winters shrink.
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Running on ice? Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway adds new twist
For decades, the Rideau Canal Skateway has been Ottawa's go-to spot for winter skating, but this year the ice is attracting a different crowd — runners pounding the frozen surface. The secret?