A sign of good times is when the National Capital Commission announces that the Rideau Canal is officially opened. Granted they are only opening a 2.2 km stretch (1.36 miles for you Yanks) but it is great news because with -20'C weather outside right now, it won't be long until the entire length is groomed and ready to go. This year I HAVE to take my girls for a skate - they've been yearning to go for a couple of years now.
Plus there is nothing like going for a skate and then enjoying the sweet (SWEET) taste of a Beaver Tail.
Kevin