@adventureswiththehills: The Rideau Canal Skateway is now open!! The Skateway is 7.8km long and the largest skating rink in the world! Was it worth the 6 hour drive to Ottawa to skate on the canal last year and then drive right back home? YES!! Absolutely!
I live 20 minutes away from it! I’ve skated on it for the past 36 years. But if you’ve never skated on it, definitely worth it, don’t forget the hot chocolate and beaver tails. Enjoy!
2026-01-03 03:34:09
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None Yeah business :
It's a canal not a skating rink.🙄
2026-01-02 23:47:44
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Jess 🇨🇦 :
as someone from ottawa it isnt worth it unless youre doing winterlude ....
2026-01-03 21:39:51
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Christine :
I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m from Ottawa and I’ve been skating on the canal for about 40 years. So fun!
2026-01-03 06:15:52
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Leigh🦇 :
looks like you had fun with the family and I'm glad the drive was worth it😁
2026-01-03 23:26:45
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🇨🇦 Louise :
Welcome to Ottawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
2026-01-01 14:21:51
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7DeadlySins :
Time and distance should never be in the “is it worth it?” Conversation. To me personally it only matters if you can financially do it
2026-01-03 21:01:17
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canadian🇨🇦 :
It’s a blast I’m going tomorrow!
2026-01-03 22:40:06
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mcme4321🇨🇦 :
It’s so fun! Born in raised here and don’t go on it enough
2026-01-03 03:12:37
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kiwisidekick🇨🇦 :
I loved skating on the canal and would definitely recommend it !
2026-01-03 16:47:24
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mxchvilavong :
Oh my gosh, I’m sorry your video reached all these Debbie Downers! I’ve lived in Ottawa for a decade now and I think it’s one of the nicest things to do especially as a family trip! 💗 It’s bumpy and cold, but that’s what makes it fun! And the hot chocolates that are a little too sweet are all part of the lovely memories!
2026-03-20 16:19:02
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❌ Northguard 🇨🇦 :
That's Patterson Creek. That is where I proposed to my wife. It was Robbie Burns Day, with a light snowfall at night. Yes, we were on skates.
2026-01-03 22:13:23
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louis :
It’s really not worth it. One of the worst surfaces I’ve ever skated on.
2026-01-05 10:39:39
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DJRICKLIVE :
Welcome to Ottawa 🙏
2026-01-03 02:19:09
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Kitty :
Hey welcome to Ottawa!! It’s definitely worth the drive!! Born and raised here and I’m always amazed at how beautiful the canal is in the winter!!
2026-01-03 19:26:55
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user1277883815824 :
Good for you and family
2026-01-03 13:34:22
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🇨🇦Dan Cherry :
welcome to Ottawa
2026-01-04 01:18:18
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northernchill :
This is so cute. It's right outside my door and I haven't gone yet
2026-01-03 09:11:32
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D. :
glad you had a blast. but no, I wouldnt drive 45 minutes for this.
2026-01-03 21:31:31
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repicTHEraider76 :
lol I can assure you it is absolutely worth it unless it’s the weekend of the trucks protesting masks and Covid. Then maybe stay away. Time honored Canadian tradition. I love the canal 🥰
2026-01-03 19:21:27
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Starlight Rose 🏁33🏁 :
we go every year ❤ only an hour drive for us tho lol
2026-01-04 03:07:13
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donald duck :
l did it once with my son when I visited from Vancouver Island
2026-01-03 05:33:07
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Jarren Miehm :
its worth it atleast once
2026-01-03 06:29:21
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