Rideau canal waterway attractions page listing the great things you can see and do along the rideau. Located to the east of downtown new edinburgh was founded in 1829 by thomas mckay one of the builders of the rideau canal. One of the oldest landmarks in ottawa this canal is filled with boats in the summer and becomes the worlds longest skating rink in the winter.
Rideau Canal Skateway National Capital Commission
Rideau canal home page fees schedules 2019 fees and schedules in this section you can check parks canadas 2019 hours of operation for the locks.
The focal point of winterlude is the rideau canal skateway which at 78 kilometres approximately 5 miles is the largest skating rink in the world.
The festival takes place at a few different sites in the city. Must see ottawa attractions include parliament hill national cultural museums byward market and the rideau canal. Winter is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors at dows lake pavilion. The lake freezes over in late december and takes us into skating season.
Dows lake pavilion offers an ideal location for the enjoyment of ottawas historic rideau canal.
Dows lake pavilion is the ideal location for people looking to enjoy.
