Ottawa’s Rideau Canal Skateway Reopens After Last Year’s Historic Closure

People skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway on its opening day in Ottawa, on Jan. 21, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

After almost two years, and a few extra hours of waiting, Ottawa’s iconic Rideau Canal has officially reopened to skaters.

The skateway’s return comes after last year’s unseasonal warmth kept it closed for the entire winter for the first time in its history.