Ottawa’s Skating Trails Opening This Winter 2023
As skating is one of the region’s most popular activities in winter, found in Ottawa and nearby areas are several skating trails people can enjoy.
Below is a list of skating trails you might want to check out:
Brewery Creek Skating Rink
Address: 185 sentier du Ruisseau-de-la-Brasserie, Gatineau, Quebec
Operating hours: Monday-Friday: 4:30 PM – 8 PM. , Saturday-Sunday: 9 AM – 8 PM
Cost: Free
Countryside Adventures
Address: 16495 Sixth Rd., Moose Creek, Ontario
Operating hours: Dependent on the weather
Cost:
- $12/person (free for children 5 and under)
- $48 for a Family pass (2 adults, 2 kids)
Available for rentals:
- Helmets: $5
- Skates: $10
- Snowshoes: $10
Éco-Odyssée
Address: 52 Chem. des Sources, Wakefield, Quebec
Operating hours: Thursday to Sunday, Jan. 14 to March 6, 3-hour day session, 2-hour night sessions (check website for specific hours)
Cost:
- $15/youth (free for children under 3)
- $20/adult
Note: Bring your own skates
Icelynd
Address: 6865 Fernbank Rd., Stittsville
Operating hours: Wednesday to Thursday: 2 PM to 9 PM, Friday: 12 PM to 9 PM, Saturday: 10 AM to 9 PM, Sunday: 10 AM to 7 PM
Cost:
- $10.75 Child/Senior
- $17 Adult
- $52 for families (2 adults and 2 children)
- Ice rinks can be booked at an hourly rate
Note: Bring your own skates
Laurentian Valley Four Seasons Trail
Address: 2 Henan Rd., Pembroke, Ontario
Operating hours: Dependent on the weather but with standard hours from 10 AM – 4 PM, Night Skates from 6 PM – 9 PM
Cost: Free but donations can be made
Patinage En Foret
Address: 9 Mnt Beausoleil, Lac-des-Loups, Quebec
Operating hours: 9 AM to dusk
Cost:
- Free for children (5 and under)
- $14/day, $76/season for children (6 to 17)
- $18/day, $98/season for adults
- $10 for skate rentals (limited availability)
Rideau Canal Skateway
Address: Has multiple access points in Ottawa
Cost: Free
Rentals: With three equipment rental sites
River Oak Estates Skating Trail
Address: 2900 York’s Corners Rd., Metcalfe
Operating hours: Dependent on the weather but with the following standard hours: Thursday: 4 PM – 8 PM, Friday: 11 AM – 8 PM, Saturday: 9 AM – 8 PM, Sunday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Cost:
- $15/youth (6-15)
- $19/adult
- $15/senior
- $62 for families (2 adults and 3 youth)
- Season passes are also available
Note: Bring your own skates
The Little Penguin Trail
Address: 312 Chem. Taché, Gatineau, Quebec
Operating hours: Monday to Wednesday 10 AM – 6 PM, Thursday to Friday 10 AM – 8 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 10 PM, Sunday 9 AM – 6 PM
The concession stand opens from 10 AM to 6 PM
Cost:
- Free for 0 – 5
- $15 for 6 to 12
- $ 20 for 13 and above
- $65 for families (2 adults, 2 children)