Part of Ottawa's Rideau Canal skateway set to open on Dec. 31

Skaters make their way along the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

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OTTAWA - A section of Ottawa's historic Rideau Canal skateway is set to open the morning of Dec. 31.

Beginning at 8 a.m., skaters will be able to make their way down a 3.4-kilometre section from the Somerset West access point to the Bank Street Bridge.

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