This week we recorded the show on-location at Dows Lake. I hosted the show from the warm interior of the Pavillion while David Rutherford ventured out on the ice to speek to skaters. We covered what was happening for the last weekend of Winterlude and took a look ahead to some of the Canal-related events you can take in with your family during March break.

This week's sponsor: Glebe Community Tree

March break at the Bytown Museum 

March break activities at the Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls

The National Capital Commission's ice conditions report

The 175th Anniversary of the Rideau Canal - Rideau 175

Last week's trivia question was: how many lock stations are there on the canal, 24, 34 or 44? The answer is 24. This week's question is: what year was the first official opening of the canal. Send you name, address and telephone number to mckay@podcastproducer.ca and we'll randomly select a winner from the correct entries who will receive a free video rental from Alpha AV at 859 Bank Street (Bank and Fifth). The winner will be announced next week.

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