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You Can Skate Through A Twinkling Apple Orchard Near Ottawa This Winter

Not your average day at the rink. ⛸️
Staff Writer

Did you know there is a skating trail near Ottawa that feels like gliding through an enchanted forest?

RiverOak is 30 minutes outside of Ottawa and has a three-kilometre icy trail filled with twists and turns through their orchards.

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It is open Wednesday to Sunday, but it is especially magical after dusk when the twinkling lights along the path softly glow.

The owner, Trevor Jamieson, told Narcity, "Years ago, we had the idea to flood a trail so we could skate from the house to the spot on the river where we made our rink."

Now in its fourth year of operation, it has become a winter destination where you can also go snowshoeing and hiking.

You can easily spend a few hours here, enjoying some classic winter fun in the breathtaking snowy wonderland.

To see it for yourself, you'll need to reserve one of the entry timeslots, which are spaced 30 minutes apart.

The entry fee is $13.50 per person, and you'll need to bring your skates and snowshoes.

RiverOak

Price: $13.50

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

Why You Need To Go: After spending days at home watching Netflix, it is the perfect spot to stretch your legs and enjoy the crisp air.

Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

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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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