Rideau Hall Historic Skating Rink

January 13, 2024

March 3, 2024

Free

Rideau Hall, Sussex Drive, Ottawa

1-866-842-4422

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Events Description

 
Visitors can enjoy a unique skating experience on Rideau Hall’s historic skating rink, which was first installed in the time of Lord Dufferin, governor general from 1872 to 1878.

Today, you can step back in time and go for a skate on this historic rink which is also now refrigerated.

Lace up your skates and leave your bags in this stunning heritage building, located next to the rink.

The Winter Pavilion will be open this year. Visitors must show proof of vaccination to access it.
An outdoor space with a fire pit and picnic tables will be set up for visitors.

Who is it for?

All ages

The rink at Rideau Hall is for leisure skating only. Hockey sticks, pucks and roughhousing are not permitted.
Pets are not permitted at the facility

HOW MUCH

Public – Drop in

Organized groups of 15-50 people may reserve the rink for a time slot of one (1) hour and 30 minutes for their group only.

How to Reserve?

Please contact guide@gg.ca to reserve.

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

The schedule may vary during the season according to weather conditions. Verify before travelling.

January 13 to March 3, 2024 (weather permitting)

Monday – Friday, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Last entry at 7:45 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday, 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Last entry at 7:45 p.m.

Venue : Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa

Pedestrian access via Princess Gate at 101 Princess Avenue: Monday – Sunday (no vehicle access)
Pedestrian access via Sussex, MacKay and Thomas Gates: Saturday – Sunday until 4 p.m. (no vehicle access)

Trip Planning
On-site parking is not available. Parking is available on the adjacent streets in the neighborhood.

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