Rideau Canal Skateway reopens

The entire Rideau Canal Skatewayis back from a soggy reprieve.

The 7.8-kilometre skating rinkclosed Feb. 23 because thatweekend's rain and above-zero temperatures could damage the ice's surface.

It got back into shape Wednesday morning.

The skating season began Dec. 30.

The NCC's interactive map trackingice conditions is updated everymorning and early afternoon:

There are also webcams at three locations along the skateway if you want to sneak a peek at how it's looking.

Lastseason, the canal was open for 35 days between Jan. 5 and Feb. 21.