[2] It opened on January 25, 1889 for select V.I.P.s although this was a misunderstanding and should not have denied entry to season ticket holders.

[7] The rink had separate skating and curling surfaces, and was laid out in an 'L' plan, with one entrance on Theodore and one on Waller.

The Rideau Rink hosted a small version of a Winter Carnival on its opening night which was a huge success.

[8] Organized ice hockey activities began with a game on February 14, 1889, played between members of the Ottawa and Rideau social clubs.

In 1907, a fire occurred at the rink, causing the cancellation of a planned Canadian figure skating championship.

The curling club moved to Victoria Street, on the approximate location of today's Supreme Court of Canada building.

The Rideau Curling Club eventually moved to a facility on Cooper Street, where it continues today and celebrated its 125th anniversary in November 2013.

Played on March 8, 1889, Ottawa Evening Journal reported that the lineups were: The Government House team won.

Z. Palmer The teams would play an exhibition two weeks later in Toronto, which Ottawa won 4–0 at the Mutual Street Rink.

Ottawa would play the same day against Osgoode Hall at the Toronto Victoria Rink, winning 6–2.