A 361 km² park
Managed by the National Capital Commission, Gatineau Park starts at the edge of the city and covers 361 km² of hills, lakes and forest. Hiking, cycling and swimming in summer; cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Before you go
Some parkways close to cars depending on the season, and winter trails require a pass. The NCC’s official pages have the current rules, conditions and closures.
Even closer
No need to go far: Leamy Lake Park and Jacques-Cartier Park offer a beach, picnics and trails right in town, by the water.
Official sources
- Gatineau ParkAccess, activities and rules, from the National Capital Commission.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
- Cycling in the capitalParkways, pathways and rules for cyclists.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
- Gatineau Park – cross-country ski routesThe park’s cross-country ski routes.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
- Winter hiking and walkingThe trails groomed for walking in winter.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
- Leamy Lake ParkBeach, trails and picnics in the heart of the city.ncc-ccn.gc.ca
- Jacques-Cartier ParkThe riverside park facing downtown Ottawa.ncc-ccn.gc.ca