Excellent place to bring the family skating. We are a family with 3 boys aged 11, 8 and 3. They all enjoyed themselves, it's a must while visiting Winterlude. Bring your own skates to make it free fun! for further travel info go to www.mygreensneakers.com More

Not all skate rentals were opened and could of had more people working at the rental shops More

Although we don't ice skate the frozen canal or kayak during the summer, it's one of the first "sites" upon entering Ottawa from the east. It's an historical engineering accomplishment, intended to lend a means of transportation & protection during the war. We walk along the beautiful paths and sit and enjoy all the pedestrians and bicyclists. We hope to... More

winterskating during the winterlube and eating a beaver tail and drinkg hot chocolat! More

you just can't beat the atmosphere on the canal in february! More

Skated the full almost 9 miles, towing two little girls in kindershuttle pulk sled. More

Skating on the canal was an amazing expirience. Is it any wonder Canadiens are such good hockey players....toddlers to grand folks, thousands of people skating miles of the canal and yet really not too crowded. My first time & I will be back. It is not just all skating as there are places to stop & get something to eat... More

Canal is beautiful. Different level locks & interesting to see how the boats go up or down the locks. We visit this a couple times a year & the Tulip festival is a must. More

Skating season on the Rideau Canal is underway. This first weekend of Winterlude was fantastic. The ice itself was in great shape. The new huts, though expensive, are quite warm and spacious and offer a lot of places to tuck your boots/shoes while you skate. Lone Star - a local restaurant - can be found at Patterson Creek. Beavertails (a... More