The world's longest skating rink faces its first shutdown in 52 years because of climate change.

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World’s Longest Skate Rink Faces First Shutdown In 52 Years

And one of Canada's most beloved winter traditions, it's likely won't happen this year. You can thank global warming for that. The ride out Canal skate way is the longest naturally frozen skating rink in the world. It's a five mile stretch of frozen water that runs through the heart of Ottawa. Each year, tens of thousands of tourists and locals enjoy the skate away for a fun winter activity. Some other people just like to skate around town on this thing. They use it as a convenient mode of transportation, But this winter, for the first time since 1971, it hasn't been cold enough to safely open for the season unless temperatures drop and stay low for at least 10 days straight officials, they're not going to open this canal for skating.