Rideau Canal Skateway closes for the season

Feb 24, 2024
CityNews Staff

Heavy snow blanketed some of the views, and the ice was in rough shape, but that didn't stop skaters from gliding down the partially-opened Rideau Canal Skateway today. People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on Jan. 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

That’s a wrap on the 54th season of the Rideau Canal Skateway.

The National Capital Commission (NCC) closed the skateway at 10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb, 25.

“Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the Skateway, and a shout out to our concessions and hard working crews who made the most of challenging weather conditions. See you next winter,” wrote the NCC on X.

The sun is out, the #RideauCanal Skateway is still open, get out there for another glide!

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????: gabriellemari_ | ottawalauren pic.twitter.com/1mKiQ7gnEp— Rideau Canal Skateway (@NCC_Skateway) February 25, 2024

The skateway has only been open for 10 days this year, after remaining closed for the entire season last year.

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