Gliding along in the icy cold seems like a collective, joyous act of patriotism and a unique form of resistance.

After two disappointing seasons, skaters have been flocking to Ottawa's Rideau Canal. But one perennially stubborn section of the skateway remains off limits: that final 400 metres between Laurier ...

BeaverTails co-founder Grant Hooker says business is booming as cool conditions has skaters stopping to enjoy the iconic ...

Skaters have more choices for snacks this winter on on the Rideau Canal Skateway, including dim sum, candied fruit skewers and potato spirals.

We had, apparently, just missed a meeting of the young Communists of Canada. The band ... your consciousness for a night skate on the Rideau Canal. But when the conditions are as ideal as ...

Snaking its way through the center of Ottawa, the Rideau Canal is one of the city's most historic attractions. This 125-mile waterway was originally constructed between 1826 and 1832 to create a ...

Skaters, rejoice. The Rideau Canal Skateway is ready for you, every last icy kilometre. The full 7.8-kilometre stretch opened on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 8 a.m., a rare occurrence after ...

Ottawa is the charming capital city of Canada and a great winter destination.

Bear with us for a moment for a little background. The Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa is the world’s largest natural skating ...