“The Rideau Canal Skateway will open when the ice is deemed of good quality, suitable and safe,” the NCC says firmly on its website.

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Yes, there’s been a serious chill in the air recently. Article content

But it’s still nowhere cold enough to permit a skate, or even a stroll along the Rideau Canal Skateway . Article content Article content

“Do not go onto the Rideau Canal ice surface,” the NCC Skateway posted on the social media site X on Friday morning as temperatures hovered around -20 C.

“The presence of work crews on the canal in the coming days should not be taken as a sign that the ice surface is stable.

“The Rideau Canal Skateway team are professionals who know how to manage the risks associated with their work. Respect the barriers and signage in place.”

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