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Official feed for the Capital Region’s conservation and outdoor recreation park. A Canadian treasure preserved and protected by the NCC.
🚱 No drinking water (bring your own)

Winter camping season runs from December 22 to March 31.

Details: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/winte...

Registration number: 205715
Types of accommodations
Types of accommodations
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December 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
📅 Reservations will launch on Wednesday, December 10, at 9 am.

Each unit can accommodate 4 people and has a:

🛏 Separate bedroom
🛋 Living room with couch
🪑 Table and chairs
⚡ Electricity

Access by ski or snowshoe only.
December 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
From supporting trail maintenance and patrols to helping create a dedicated volunteer corner at the Visitor Centre, volunteers make a lasting impact every day.

Explore our volunteer programs: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/volunteers
Volunteers
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December 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🗺 Worried about frozen phone batteries? Buy the newest paper trail map at the Visitor Centre

Details: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/gatin...
Gatineau Park Trail Map
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December 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Snow bike conditions ➡https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/snow-biking-conditions

Snowshoe conditions ➡ ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/snows...

Winter hiking conditions ➡ ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/winte...
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🚲 Snow biking: Conditions will improve once trails are compacted by snowshoers

🥾 Winter hiking: Trails are recommended

Keep an eye out for snowmobiles compacting the parkway and trail network.

For the latest updates on conditions:

Ski conditions ➡ ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/ski-c...
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Park It! documentary series explores provincial and state parks by highlighting their history and activities and encourages their preservation.

The episode in Gatineau Park featured local favourites such as Pink Lake and Carbide Willson Ruins, and recreational activities.
November 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
As a volunteer, you will:

❄ Help lead interpretation activities and events
❄ Distribute materials and equipment
❄ Present information and guide participants

Details: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/friends-of-g...
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🚧 You might’ve noticed: our teams are working on installing winter signage throughout the park. Say hi!
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🌲 They are all native species found in the area
💪 Students planted them by hand without heavy machinery
🏡 We chose locations that complement views from Moorside cottage

Thank you to the students from La Cité for your help!
November 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Researchers will present on these topics and more:

🐍 How urbanization affects snakes
🧤 How invasive species are managed
💧 The history of the Carbide Willson Ruins

RSVP for free by emailing info@amisduparcdelagatineau.com

Details: www.friendsofgatineaupark.com/research-day...
Research Day
​ Presentations in the Lynx room of Gatineau Park Visitor Centre - Old Chelsea There is no charge for this public program - donations are appreciated Alicia Robert, National Capital commission -...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Learn more about the Mackenzie King Estate here: ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/macke...
Mackenzie King Estate
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October 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It’s only fitting—Canada’s 10th Prime Minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King, had a lifelong fascination with the supernatural and spiritualism. He often consulted mediums and believed he could communicate with spirits for guidance.

Stream their episode today on CBC Gem!
October 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Keep an eye out for service vehicles as our maintenance team gets ready for the winter season on the parkways.

Did you take the shuttle this year? Tell us what you thought in our survey: ncc-ccn.questionpro.ca/a/TakeSurvey...
Gatineau Park 2025 Shuttle Survey
Gatineau Park 2025 Shuttle Survey
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October 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM