The Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa is opening its doors earlier than usual, bringing joy to winter enthusiasts after a string of disappointing seasons.
It's the earliest opening since December 2018, and follows a string of disappointing seasons including one in which the skateway didn't open at all — a first in its more than 50-year history. Starting at 8 a.m., the skateway will open a 3.6-kilometre stretch from Bank Street to Somerset Street, the NCC said. That's nearly half of the skateway's entire length of 7.8 kilometres. If weather conditions allow, the NCC is expected to open more sections over the coming days.
People are asked to stay off the ice until the official opening.The last time the skateway opened earlier than Jan. 11 was Dec. 30, 2018, just in time for New Year's Eve
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