World’s Largest Outdoor Ice Rink Closed , Due to Lack of Ice.<br />CNN reports that the National Capital Commission (NCC) in Ottawa, Canada, says there hasn't been enough "consecutive cold weather" this season to safely open the Rideau Canal Skateway.<br />CNN reports that the National Capital Commission (NCC) in Ottawa, Canada, says there hasn't been enough "consecutive cold weather" this season to safely open the Rideau Canal Skateway.<br />Persistent above-normal seasonal temperatures and current ice conditions prevent us from opening the Rideau Canal Skateway this week, NCC spokesperson, via CNN.<br />The Skateway needs at least 30 centimeters, about a foot of ice, to be opened to the public.<br />But climate change has left Ottawa with one of its <br />warmest winters on record, making the world's largest outdoor ice rink unsafe to skate on at this time.<br />Typically, the Skateway sees over <br />a million visitors every year.<br />About 22,000 skaters show up daily.<br />The Skateway is part of the Rideau Canal, <br />an UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br />Officials remain hopeful that the Skateway will be able to open at some point this year.<br />We remain hopeful that we’ll be <br />able to welcome skaters to the Skateway this year. We will reassess conditions at the end of the week, NCC spokesperson, via CNN
