Skating on the Rideau Canal is probably the most popular event - not only with visitors but also with locals. One of my sons, who works downtown, often goes for a skate after work with some of his co-workers.
Skating begins at one end of the canal - and continues for several miles to Dow's Lake, a man-made lake created when the canal was constructed. Huts on the ice - bathrooms and concession stands - are popular stopping points.
Terry and I (who no longer skate) usually head over to a nearby park to see the ice sculptures on display.
This one - a surfer riding a wave - makes me feel cold just to look at it!
There was a lineup to see the "ice trolley."
Colored ice blocks in a children's play area added a touch of color to the white scene.
This year we also noticed some snow sculptures. I'm not sure how they are made. (Are they snowmen who are watered down?) This one - a woman curler - reminds us of the winter Olympics currently taking place in Russia. (Time to head home to watch it on TV!)
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