Ice-starved residents didn’t let the mild weather take away their fun on Christmas Eve.
The popular rink near City Hall did big business Sunday, despite temperatures flirting with 0 C and warnings of possible freezing rain.
Article content
Whole families wandered across the ice with various levels of professionalism. Beavertail purveyors had big smiles.
The weather looks like more of the same for the next few days, with Environment Canada expecting highs of about 5 C and possible showers Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thursday is expected to bring snow.
The Rink of Dreams is on ‘Winter break’ modified hours so check ahead to make sure you don’t miss anything.:
But, what about the Rideau Canal?
Officials at the National Capital Commission urged residents to wish for 10 consecutive days of -10 C weather.
THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office.
- Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account.
- Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
- Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.
- Support local journalism.
SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
- Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office.
- Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account.
- Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
- Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.
- Support local journalism.
REGISTER TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
- Access articles from across Canada with one account.
- Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
- Enjoy additional articles per month.
- Get email updates from your favourite authors.
Article content
Every single one of you had better have wished for 10 consecutive days of –10C this year.
AND a record-breaking season (in a good way). 🙏
📷 : lawyer.travels (2022) pic.twitter.com/5H0wx7lAda
— Rideau Canal Skateway (@NCC_Skateway) December 24, 2023
Related Stories
Article content