"I love the fact that we have the Ottawa river, we have the Canal, and I think we need to reimagine our capital around the water. That's our history."
Catherine McKenna ~ Minister of Environment and Climate Change
"What I love most about the city is our magnificent Ottawa River. What an amazing playground!"
Meredith Brown ~ Ottawa Riverkeeper
"Ottawa is a beautiful city with so many gorgeous routes to lose myself on, to think or de-stress or find somewhere to write. From May to September, I often grab my notebook and go to the Canal or the Rideau River to read or jot down notes."
Krista Walsh ~ Author
“Skating on the Canal was such an amazing adventure. It really can’t be put into words. It was my first ever experience of a naturally frozen canal. It took my eyes a while to believe what they were seeing!
Jono Partridge ~ Professional Skater
"Boat traffic can be a bit of an issue but that’s one of the reasons I waterski at 6 a.m. The water is like glass. There are worse ways to start your day than skiing with your friends at dawn and then heading to work afterwards!"
Olivia Nixon