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18 hours in Ottawa: Ice Skating Rideau Canal, ByWard Market & More

February 23, 2026February 7, 2025 by Chris
18 Hours in Ottawa

From ice skating through the city on the “world’s largest skating rink” to Beaver Tails to the amazing architecture of Canada’s capitol, Ottawa offers plenty of opportunities for visitors. Oh, and a brewery in an amazing old grist mill!

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Categories Trips & Travel Tags Canada, Ottawa
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About Me

In my professional role, I'm a computer, audio-video, and web-design professional, specializing in I.T. support and consultation, live webcast production and website building at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) in Philadelphia. On the side, I'm interested in digital marketing, entrepreneurship, photography, music and travel. Want to connect? I'm on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. My resume is also available. Also, feel free to contact me!
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