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The Rideau Canal Skateway: How we create the world’s largest skating rink
As the proud steward of the Rideau Canal Skateway since 1971, the NCC has learned a thing or two about ice creation over the ...
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Must-see Features on Ottawa Community-maintained Winter Trails
Did you know that there are over 100 km of multi-use winter trails in Ottawa? These trails are community-maintained entirely by volunteers, and access is free. Urban multi-use trails make winter more ...
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Shirleys Bay
Located at the western edge of Canada’s Capital Greenbelt, Shirleys Bay is an internationally significant conservation area on the Ottawa River. The natural wetland features along the shore, as well ...
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Rideau Canal Skateway
Each winter, the NCC transforms the historic Rideau Canal into the world’s largest skating rink. The Rideau Canal Skateway winds its way through the heart of the National Capital over a total length ...