We’re not only the capital of Canada, but the capital of winter too! ❄️ From the Rideau Canal Skateway to magical forest skating trails, snowshoeing, skiing, winter hiking and more, we know how to do winter! | Ottawa Tourism

Did you know…? 🤔 ✅The Rideau Canal is North America’s oldest continually operated canal and it still runs much like it did in the 1800s. ✅There are actually more locks in Ottawa than the eight you see downtown at the base of Parliament Hill. You’ll also find Hartwells Locks, next to Carleton University, and Hog’s Back Locks, near Mooney’s Bay. ✅They’re operated entirely by hand, no motors, just muscle! 💪 Every time a boat wants to pass, Parks Canada staff open the gates one by one. ✅It takes a