Glide into history on the Rideau Hall skating rink! Dating back to 1872, the skating rink has hosted generations of skaters and shaped the culture of winter sports in Canada. Women’s hockey traces its roots back to Rideau Hall, as the first known image of women playing the sport was taken here in the early 1890s.

For additional information regarding the skating rink or other programming at Rideau Hall,
please call 1-866-842-4422 or email guide@gg.ca.

Rideau Hall is an official residence and workplace. Last-minute changes may be made to the rink schedule at any time due to official events.

As this is an outdoor facility, the schedule may vary during the season according to weather conditions. Please consult our website and social media platforms for up-to-date information on the status of the rink.