As Ottawa Warms Up, Rideau Canal to Close for Skaters Just Four Days After Opening
People skate past an opening in a fence at a closed section of the Rideau Canal Skateway, on the morning of its opening day in Ottawa, on Jan. 21, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
Ottawa’s Rideau Canal is set to close for skating at 10 p.m. on Jan. 24, just four days after a section of the skateway was first opened for the season.
The National Capital Commission says on its website that the closure is temporary and will last until further notice.
