Rideau Hall Public Skating, 2026–27
Plan your visit
- When
- to
Weather permitting, November 21–March 21. Weekdays 5–8:30 pm, weekends 1–8:30 pm, with holiday closures. Confirm February 15 separately.
- Where
- Rideau Hall Skating Rink
Princess Gate, 101 Princess Avenue, Ottawa, ON
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Use Princess Gate at 101 Princess Avenue for pedestrian access. Weekday skating runs from 5 to 8:30 pm and weekends from 1 to 8:30 pm. The rink closes December 24–27 and December 31–January 1. Check with Rideau Hall for Family Day hours. Its special-hours notice gives a February 15 date with a year outside this season.
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Rideau Hall
The Governor General's official residence on 32 hectares of grounds. Grounds open daily from 8 AM until one hour before sunset; free state-room tours follow a separate reservation schedule. The 2026–27 skating dates are not yet confirmed.
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