I start today below the Bronson Avenue Bridge, where the Rideau Canal widens into Dow's Lake.
These two shots look back where I'd come from, with the bridge above.
I headed onward. The dark mass of trees on the west shore of the lake is the Arboretum, part of the Central Experimental Farm.
Looking to the north end of the lake. Part of the skateway route loops up that way, and that's where I was heading.
At this end, huts for changing your skates, as well as food opportunities.
This includes Beavertails, a local icon. They're a flat fried pastry topped with various ingredients.
Also down here are raised fires. A fitting hint of the upcoming theme day, where I'll have more of these.
The skateway ahead loops to the left, towards the next set of canal locks at Carleton University, where the skateway itself ends. I was heading to the right.
A look back to the Bronson bridge. We'll carry on here tomorrow.
A nice time for ice skating on the canal.
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
DeleteThe food truck light up is nice
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteGreat night shots of the skaters. The last six are favorites. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Delete...you sure have long distance skating!
ReplyDeleteA long way to go.
DeleteSkating and photography, a great combination of activities. Beavertails looks like a great place to stop. Enjoy winter while you can as it won't last too much longer.
ReplyDeleteTime will tell, but a month from now, things will be different.
DeleteWhat a fun thing to do, skating along canal and lake at night! So glad this is available for anyone to enjoy, and I would certainly like a beavertail, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful but it must have been very cold and windy, William.
ReplyDeleteSo much snow and ice but good to see people still enjoying themselves.
ReplyDeleteGreat night photography.
ReplyDeleteWow that is so cool! Everything about this post is really great
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