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Rideau Canal


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 131 attractions in Ottawa
Traveller Description: One of the oldest landmarks in Ottawa, this canal is filled with boats in the summer and becomes the "World's Longest Skating Rink" in the winter.
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Attraction type: Waterway, River, Lake, Trail, Historic site
Activities: Ice skating, Walking, Driving
Address: Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B8
Canada
Tel: 613-239-5234

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5 of 5 stars
Riverview, FL
17 Feb 2009

Ice skating on the Rideau Canal was great fun. It can get crowded but everyone is friendly and considerate. A really nice adventure while visiting for Winterlude. Try it! more

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5 of 5 stars
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
23 Feb 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Have travelled to Ottawa numerous times to ice skate on the Rideau Canal, especially during Winterlude, the first three weekends in February. Lots of interesting sites from the National Arts Centre to Dow's Lake. A few rest spots with concession stands selling Beavertails (a flat cinnamon sugar pastry) and hot chocolate. In the summer, one can board a tour boat... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ottawa
5 Nov 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Rideu Canal located in the city of Ottawa. The most excellent experianced were that I used to skate during winter time along with my friends. Most beautifull place that I ever been. In summer time people walk and jogging along the canal and around the canal those tulips were so nice..I never forget those magnificient moments. more

17 Sep 2006
2/4 found this review helpful

One of my favourite experiences was skating on the Rideau Canal. Its about 8km long and the ice can be near perfect at times but unfortunately its sometimes very poor ice so try and go on the canal in a cold period when the ice is best. more

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4 of 5 stars
Christina Lake, BC, Canada
24 Oct 2005
23/23 found this review helpful

Sep 1, 2005. Gray Line tour of Ottawa. Our first driver, Ron, picked us up at the motel at 9:15 and took us to the Kiosk to purchase our tickets [$52 with tax and discount, good for 2 days]. First tour starts at 10:00. Ron suggested we ride along for the full 2 hour tour to become acquainted with the... more

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Rideau Canal Address

Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B8, Canada
Tel: 613-239-5234