Recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest naturally frozen ice rink, Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway covers the equivalent of 90 Olympic-sized ice skating rinks.
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The Coolest Natural Ice Skating Rinks Around the World

Recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest naturally frozen ice rink, Ottawa's Rideau Canal Skateway covers the equivalent of 90 Olympic-sized ice skating rinks.

Each winter, the historic Rideau Canal — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is transformed into this public, free-to-use skating rink that winds its way through the Canadian capital city to Dow's Lake. First opened in 1971, the striking skateway stretches 4.8 miles long and has a maintained area of over 1.7 million square feet. The frozen canal — open from January through early March (weather dependent) — is a beloved local winter attraction that also brings in visitors from all around the world.

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