But the skating weather is definitely on its way. Over the next days, ice started to form on the Rideau Canal. The temperatures at night did more to help turn November's canal into January's skateway.

There's probably 6-8 weeks left before the Rideau Canal Skateway is open for the season, but before the snow flies and the water freezes, the preparations have begun.  This week the Rideau Canal looks like this.

As Canada approaches the launch of its celebrations of 150 years as a nation, the Scottish community across the country is preparing to begin the party this winter with a kilt skate.  As of the beginning of November, six cities have begun to organize their events. In the coming weeks, they may be joined by several more.  The kilt skate is gaining momentum as a uniquely Canadian way to celebrate Scottish heritage.