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Too warm in Canada: worlds largest ice rink may not open

The Canadian capital's iconic Rideau Canal Skateway -- the largest outdoor rink in the world and a UNESCO heritage site -- may not open this winter for the first time in five decades, due to a lack of ice.

The Canadian capital's iconic Rideau Canal Skateway -- the largest outdoor rink in the world and a UNESCO heritage site -- may not open this winter for the first time in five decades, due to a lack of…

Mild temperatures in Ottawa make it too dangerous to open Rideau Canal Skateway, the capital’s 7.8km long ‘blockbuster’ attraction

Ottawa is in the grips of its third-warmest winter ever recorded, according to Environment Canada, with temperatures hovering just below freezing through most of December and January

The Canadian capital's iconic Rideau Canal Skateway -- the largest outdoor rink in the world and a UNESCO heritage site -- may not open this winter for the

Since 1971, the latest the Rideau Canal had ever opened to skaters was February 2. This winter, the weather may not be cold enough for skating to happen at all.

An Environment Canada meteorologist is warning skaters eagerly awaiting the opening of the Rideau Canal that they might have to get their fix elsewhere this winter. 

The National Capital Commission says it's unlikely the renowned Ottawa tourist attraction will be able to open for the first of three Winterlude weekends.

Ottawas Rideau Canal Skateway has yet to open this year, and its not clear when skaters will be welcomed to the worlds largest skating rink.