Friday, March 13, 2026

Night Walk

 This was a good year for the Rideau Canal skateway. It opened in late December and closed for the season in early March. On the last weekend of Winterlude, I took this shot from Plaza Bridge.


I took my time heading down to where I was going to go down to join it. The Corktown Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that links Centretown on the west side with the University of Ottawa campus on the east side. I took this shot looking back the way I came as night was descending.


And then the other way. I intended to go as far as the bend in the distance before walking back to the start of the Canal.


The bridge is a graceful design.


Conditions on the ice were ideal for a walk.

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30 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonMarch 13, 2026 at 2:26 AM

    Some fine night shots here.

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  2. Peter van den BesselaarMarch 13, 2026 at 2:34 AM

    Seems a lot of fun. I like the slow coloring of the sky.

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  3. Jan K. alias AfanjaMarch 13, 2026 at 5:24 AM

    Another beautiful, atmospheric series of photos from the canal.

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  4. David M. Gascoigne,March 13, 2026 at 5:26 AM

    If my memory serves me well it’s the first time in three years it has been open for skating.

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    1. William KendallMarch 13, 2026 at 9:43 AM

      Actually last year was good too. Of the two or three years before, one year they didn't open at all, and the others it was relatively short.

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  5. TomMarch 13, 2026 at 6:21 AM

    ...this has to be one of the world's largest skating rinks!!!

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  6. eileeninmdMarch 13, 2026 at 6:43 AM

    Night photos are beautiful! Take care, happy Friday! Have a great weekend.

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  7. RedMarch 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM

    Lots of skaters out for a last good skate.

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  8. an artist reflectsMarch 13, 2026 at 10:20 AM

    Awesome night shots of the canal ~ ^_^

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  9. RedPatMarch 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM

    It was a great winter for the canal skate, William.

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  10. GemelMarch 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM

    Very lovely scenes.

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  11. MichelleMarch 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM

    This looks like a fun time.

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  12. Linda's Relaxing LairMarch 13, 2026 at 11:42 PM

    Beautiful night 🌙 shots, William.

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  13. an artist reflectsMarch 14, 2026 at 9:47 AM

    Wow! ~ Great place and wonderful night photos ~ ^_^

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  14. Amypie71March 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM

    I'm guessing it's closed in march due to thawing over Spring?

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    1. William KendallMarch 15, 2026 at 10:21 AM

      Yes, now we have had the odd warm day (though not today) and it is melting in areas.

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  15. Lowcarb team memberMarch 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM

    Seems busy with folks enjoying their skating.

    All the best Jan

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