Winter Celebration

Young and old alike will have fun outside while taking part in winter sports and activities on the grounds of the official residence and workplace of the governor general.

Discover Rideau Hall’s beautiful winter grounds and learn about how you can be active outside during the coldest months of the year.

Lace up your skates in the Winter Pavilion, a stunning heritage building, and skate on the outdoor rink.

Stop at the residence to visit the State rooms where the governor general fulfills official duties, welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians.

All activities are free.

Visitors are encouraged to pay it forward by bringing non-perishable food items for the Ottawa Food Bank or articles of winter clothing for the Snowsuit Fund.

 

Date & Time: Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at

Venue : Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa

Trip Planning

A free Winterlude shuttle bus will run in a loop from downtown (intersection of Metcalfe and Queen Streets) to Rideau Hall every hour between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. with the last bus departing Rideau Hall at 4:30 p.m.

Visitors are also encouraged to walk or use public transportation or taxis to get to Rideau Hall. Limited free parking will be available on the streets in the surrounding neighbourhood.

Limited parking for persons with mobility restrictions will be available on the Rideau Hall grounds via the Princess Gate on a first come, first served basis (accessible parking permit required).