Rideau Canal Skateway closed until further notice

OTTAWA -- The red flag is flying on the Rideau Canal Skateway.

The NCC closed the world’s largest skateway on Saturday night due to the weather conditions.

Ottawa received a mix of rain, freezing rain and snow over the weekend, along with above normal temperatures.

In a statement, the NCC says “teams will work hard to reopen the skateway as soon as weather conditions allow.”

The 50^th season of skating on the Rideau Canal began on Saturday, January 18.