This 3.5-km Skating Trail Near Ottawa Takes You Through A Glistening Forest

There is a new ice park filled with twists and turns! ⛸️

Staff Writer

You can glide through a forest covered in glistening snow at this skating trail near Ottawa.

This winter, RiverOak will have a 3.5-kilometre route that will take past non-stop gorgeous views of the icy wonderland.

Then you can test your skills at their new skate park, which has a track filled with twists and turns.

But the fun doesn't stop there; you'll also be able to explore the snowshoeing and hiking trails or buy delicious mini donuts from a food truck.

The exact opening date depends on the weather, but it should be around late December. Day passes are $13.50 for adults.

RiverOak

Price: $13.50 per adult

When: December (exact date TBA)

Address: 2900 York's Corners Rd., Ottawa, ON

Why You Need To Go: It is only 30 minutes from downtown Ottawa and would make for a fun afternoon adventure with your friends.

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  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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