After almost two years, and a few extra hours of waiting, Ottawa’s iconic Rideau Canal has officially reopened to skaters.
The skateway’s return comes after last year’s unseasonal warmth kept it closed for the entire winter for the first time in its history.
Shortly before the reopening, the National Capital Commission delayed the official start of the skateway’s 54th season from 9 a.m.
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