The Rideau Canal will open tomorrow, December 31, between Bank and Somerset, a 3.4km stretch.

Until January 15, 2026, children and youth under 17 will receive free admission, while young adults aged 18 to 24 will enjoy 50% off entry at participating federal museums in Ottawa.

What happens to (real) Christmas trees placed at the curb?

Trees are taken to either the City’s contracted organics processing facility or the Trail Waste Facility Landfill. They are either composted or mulched & used on the landfill’s tipping face as a beneficial cover material