rideau canal

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 16, 2011December 22, 2011

No predictions on canal opening

Due to the wacky and warm December weather, it’s unclear when the Rideau Canal will be frozen enough for skaters to kick off its 42nd season. “There are many variables that bring us to the appropriate and safe ice thickness of 25 to 30 cm,” said National Capital Commission spokesman Jean Wolff. And the NCC […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMarch 10, 2011March 11, 2011

Rideau Gardens development unveiled

About 130 residents in Old Ottawa East packed the amphitheatre at St.Paul University Thursday as a development plan for the area was unveiled. The open house was held to discuss development of 12 hectares of land in Rideau Gardens near Main St. between the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River. The Oblate Fathers and the […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyFebruary 2, 2011February 2, 2011

iPod apps released for canal, Winterlude

Whether you’re lacing up your skates to venture out on the Rideau Canal or heading out for Winterlude there’s now a free iPhone app for each, the National Capital Commission announced Wednesday. The Rideau Canal app keeps skaters updated with the latest ice conditions and lets them know which sections of the canal are open. […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJanuary 7, 2011January 8, 2011

Canal finally opens

After much anticipation and disappointment last weekend, skaters can finally lace up on the canal. The 41st season of skating on the world’s largest skating rink begins Saturday. A 2.4 km section of the Rideau Canal Skateway opens at 8 a.m., from the Bank Street Bridge to the Pretoria Bridge. The longest season on record […]