Sledding: Sled only at approved hills. Before you go, find an approved sledding hill at ottawa.ca/sledding. There are more than 30 approved locations across the city.
Skating: Before you go, check the status of the ice on our Outdoor rinks page. Outdoor rinks operated by the City may be closed because of extreme weather conditions or if the weather is mild. Try skating indoors at one of over 30 arenas across the city offering drop-in skating sessions – be sure to check the arena’s website for specific opening hours. Children 10 years old and under must be actively supervised by a responsible person 14 years or older at all indoor and outdoor rinks. Protect your head: children aged 10 and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet at all City indoor arenas. At outdoor rinks, it is highly recommended that all skaters wear a CSA-certified helmet while on the ice. To learn more about helmet safety, visit the Ottawa Public Health website.
