OTTAWA, December 31, 2025 — Happy (almost) New Year! The NCC is delighted to announce the start of the Rideau Canal Skateway’s 56th season, just in time to ring in the new year! On Wednesday, December 31, at 8 am, a 3.4-km section from the Somerset West access point to the Bank Street Bridge will open to skaters.  The colder weather in December has provided ideal conditions … Continue reading A Big Section of the Rideau Canal Skateway Opens