Rideau Canal Skateway, Ottawa

Photo of four students skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway
Rideau Canal Skateway

Stretch your legs and experience the joys of winter on the world’s largest skating rink!

Every winter, the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, becomes the world’s largest skating rink. Bring your students skating on all or part of the 7.8-kilometre-long Skateway.

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Student Programs
Curricula (Ontario and Quebec): History, Social Studies, Civics, Politics, Law
GradesProgram/TourDurationCost
All Self-guided N/A Free

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For more information, visit the Rideau Canal Skateway website.

Watch the Rideau Canal Skateway Video on YouTube

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2017-09-28