Rideau Canal in Ottawa – Free Printable Coloring Page
Experience winter in Canada’s capital with this free printable Rideau Canal coloring page. This detailed You‑Color illustration features families and friends skating beneath an Ottawa bridge, with the historic Fairmont Château Laurier creating a beautiful backdrop.
The Rideau Canal is a 202-kilometre historic waterway connecting Ottawa with Kingston and Lake Ontario. Constructed during the early nineteenth century, it remains the best-preserved example of a slackwater canal in North America and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Each winter, a section of the frozen canal becomes the Rideau Canal Skateway. Winding for as much as 7.8 kilometres through the heart of Ottawa, it is recognized by the National Capital Commission as the world’s largest skating rink. The first official skating season began during the winter of 1970–1971. National Capital Commission
Download and print this Ottawa winter coloring page for a creative activity at home, in the classroom or while learning about Canadian traditions and historic landmarks.
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