'It's just breathtaking': Rideau Canal Skateway reopens at noon as Winterlude wraps up
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The National Capital Commission announced the reopening of the Rideau Canal Skateway on Monday at noon.
The National Capital Commission announced the reopening of the Rideau Canal Skateway on Monday at noon.
“Last night we swept, graded and flooded the ice. Conditions are still variable. Our teams are working to improve the surface, and the cold is going to help firm everything up,” the NCC said on X.
“See you on the ice for Family Day!”
The skateway is open between Pretoria and Bank Street.
The NCC says the canal flooded with people shortly after the reopening.
Meanwhile, a portion of the Rideau Canal Skateway opened on Sunday only six hours after it had been closed for almost three weeks. The NCC warned of poor ice conditions on the canal, recommending walking instead of skating on the ice.
The NCC said on social media on Sunday that crews would close the Skateway beginning at 6 p.m. after snow fell on the capital throughout the day, negatively impacting ice conditions.
