Skating in Ottawa

Skating in Ottawa

As winter wanders the streets of Ottawa, whether cold and grey or clear and sparkling, it's time to consider winter sports, including Skating in Ottawa.

Right at the top of our list is the free skating that is available at Ottawa's Rideau Hall.

Rideau Hall

Rideau Hall's famous outdoor skating rink was built way back in 1872, by Lord Dufferin.

The sons of Lord Stanley, yes he of the hotly contested Stanley Cup, skated on this rink.

The Rideau Hall skating rink is open from January 7 through March 9, 2008, weather permitting.

The general public is invited to come and skate on Saturdays and Sundays, from 12:00 noon through 5:00 pm, again, weather permitting. Skating is available at select hours during the week for organised groups.

Come skate! Remember, it's an outdoor rink so dress appropriately.

Here's more information about Rideau Hall skating.

RA Centre

The rink is open for member-free skating on Sunday afternoons from October through March, and from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m, with the exception of December 23 and December 30.

Visit the RA website here to get more information on their skating facilities.

Here's a Google map of the RA Centre location.

Barbara Ann Scott Arena

Public skating is available at this arena on:

Here's more information about skating at the Barbara Ann Scott Arena.

Here's where Barbara Ann Scott Arena is located.