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People walking on a pathway watch crews flood the ice on the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa on Feb. 17, 2024. The Skateway opened in late January but mild weather and freezing rain forced it to close after only four days. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

How global warming is reshaping winter life in Canada

H. Damon Matthews, Concordia University and Mitchell Dickau, Concordia University

Global warming is melting away an iconic cornerstone of Canadian culture — outdoor skating.
Even if we achieve our global commitment to limit temperature increase to less than 2 C this century, climate change will continue to impact the culturally significant Rideau Canal Skateway. (Shutterstock)

The Rideau Canal Skateway: How can we promote resilience in the face of a changing climate?

Shawn Kenny, Carleton University

Erratic weather patterns occurring due to climate change may become a more significant factor affecting the season start and ice-building processes in the future.

Related Topics

  1. Climate change
  2. Global warming
  3. Ice skating
  4. Lakes
  5. Ontario
  6. Ottawa
  7. Skating
  8. Weather
  9. Winter

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