On January 15th, the NCC opened 2.2 km of the Rideau Canal Skateway.  As of  today, January 20th, the NCC has opened another 1.4 km to the public. The canal is now open for skating between the Corktowm Footbridge (Somerset Street) and the Bank Street Bridge. Skaters can use all entrances along the opened sections.

As soon as the weather permits and the ice conditions are safe, the NCC will open the remaining sections of the longest skateway in the world.

To find out up-to-date information about the skating conditions on the Rideau Canal, you can call 613-239-5234 or click on the following link:

http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/places-to-visit/rideau-canal-skateway/ice-conditions