As one of the world's coldest capitals, Ottawa transforms into an ice-skating paradise in the winter. The Rideau Canal becomes an 8-km groomed skateway, the Winterlude festival takes over and hot BeaverTails await. Here's how to visit Ottawa like a local

As one of the world's coldest capitals, Ottawa transforms into an ice-skating paradise in the winter. The Rideau Canal becomes an 8-km groomed skateway, the Winterlude festival takes over and hot BeaverTails await. Here's how to visit Ottawa like a local ↧ Ottawa like a local Our correspondent’s guide to BeaverTails, snowshoeing, and ice wine.