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- The National Capital Commission reports the Rideau Canal skateway is fully open January 5, 2026, along a 7.8-km route.
- The Patterson Creek area remains closed for rehabilitation.
- A 3.4-kilometre section opened on New Year’s Eve.
- The Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, faced closures in 2023 and openings in 2024 due to warm weather.
- The skating season runs January to early March, depending on weather and ice thickness.
