Nine useful and fun links for Christmas in Ottawa

 1. 
[
 **
  What's open and closed in Ottawa for Christmas 2013
 **
](http://ottawastart.com/story/22076.php)
  

Forgot an ingredient for Christmas dinner? We have a few suggestions for where you might find it!
  

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 2. 
[
 Ski Guide
](http://ottawastart.com/ski)
  

All this snow = great skiing. This page includes a map of area ski hills and quick links to the latest conditions.  Downhill and cross-country.
  

  


 3. 
[
 Toboggan Guide
](http://ottawastart.com/toboggan)
  

Tobogganning, sledding, sliding - whatever you call it, it's a fun and inexpensive way to get some fresh air.
  

  


 4. 
[
 Skating Guide
](http://ottawastart.com/skating.php)
  

There are dozens of indoor and outdoor rinks in Ottawa, and the Rideau Canal Skateway could be opening soon too.
  

  


 5. 
[
 Christmas Light Displays in Ottawa
](http://ottawastart.com/christmas-lights.php)
  

A map of beautiful and extravagant Christmas lights on houses and buildings in Ottawa.
  

  


 6. 
[
 Ottawa Shopping Malls
](http://ottawastart.com/malls)
  

Holiday store hours for Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.
  

  


 7. 
[
 New Year's Eve 2013
](http://ottawastart.com/newyears)
  

Our listing of Ottawa New Year's Eve events.
  

  


 8. 
[
 Winter Storm Info
](http://ottawastart.com/christmas-lights.php)
  

Check out the forecast, travel delays, highway conditions, etc.
  

  


 9. 
[
 OttawaStart's 2013 Christmas e-card
](http://eepurl.com/Lepe5)
  

Season's greetings!  Have a great Christmas with your friends and family!

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** ** See also: ** Ottawa Guide

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