Rideau Canal open for business
The earliest canal opening was on December 18, 1972.
The world's largest skating rink is open for the winter.
Skaters could starting hitting the ice on a 4.5 kilometre section of the Rideau Canal in Ottawa on Saturday.
The National Capital Commission hosted an official opening ceremony at 10:30 a.m.
The earliest canal opening was on December 18, 1972.
The latest was February 2 in 2002.
Last year, the canal didn't open until January 23 and closed 34 days later because of the mild temperatures.