Gatineau Park Parc de Gatineau

Gatineau Park, administered by the federal government, is a woodland and lakeland district in the hills of this part of the Canadian Shield alongside the River Gatineau, large areas of which are still primeval forest. Some places are set aside for outdoor activities such as camping, jogging, walking, riding, swimming, fishing, cycling and downhill and cross-country skiing.

The footpaths through the southern part of the park are an especially beautiful walk in the autumn, as the leaves change colors.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Gatineau Park

Canadian Museum of Civilization

Address

Gatineau Park Visitor Centre
33 Scott Road
Chelsea, QU J9B1R5
Canada

Phone 1 (819) 827-2020

Fax 1 (819) 827-6048

http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16297-16299-10170&lang=1&bhcp=1

Tips

The Visitors Center is open year round.

Related Attractions

Belvédère Champlain

The Belvédère Champlain, about 26km / 16mi from the Gatineau Park entrance, provides a wonderful view over the Gatineau hills, a sharp contrast with the farmland in the Ottawa and Gatineau river valley.

Lac Mousseau

The official summer residence of the prime minister of Canada is on Lac Mousseau in the center of Gatineau Park.
The property has served this purpose since the time of John Diefenbake. The residence is not open to the public.

Lusk Caverns

Lusk Cave in Gatineau Park is a marble cave that is open to the public. Tours take visitors on an underground experience which is at points wet and involves wading through water. The whole tour takes approximately 4 hours and run only during the summer months.

Cost

Adult	$ 10.00

All values are in Canada Dollars

Tips

Opening and closing dates are approximate and vary by calendar year.