November 22, 2025
We are thrilled to invite you to the opening of our new refrigerated rink!
Join us for a brief ceremony, before skating your way into history.
Site access 2:00 P.M.
Opening Ceremony 2:30 P.M.
First skate 3:00 P.M.
Hot chocolate and cookies will be served following the ceremony.
Pedestrian access only
Bring your own skates!
For more than 150 winters, the skating rink on the grounds of Rideau Hall has hosted generations of skaters and helped shape the culture of winter sports in Canada.
But the future is now. Our new cutting-edge chilled surface will extend the skating season for visitors of all ages and skill levels, providing reliable ice even through changing winter weather conditions.
Rideau Hall Rink will not only preserve the history of skating at Rideau Hall, but it will also help to ensure its future for generations.
Join us for opening day and skate into history.