What is there to do in Gatineau Park in the winter?

Different trails for different activities

1. Cross-country skiing.
2. Snowshoeing.
3. Snow biking.
4. Hiking.

Where can you walk in Gatineau Park?

Recommended Summer Trails

• Dunlop – Easy. 0.5 km (15 min)
• Lac des Fées – Easy. 1.0 km (20 min)
• Pioneers – Easy. 1.3 km loop (25 min)
• Sugarbush – Easy. 1.9 km loop (30 min)
• Champlain – Intermediate. 1.1 km loop (30 min)
• Pink Lake – Intermediate.
• Waterfall and Lauriault – Intermediate.
• King Mountain – Difficult.

Can you hike on snowshoe trails in the Gatineau?

Gatineau Park has close to 80 kilometres of snowshoe trails, ranging in level of difficulty from easy to very difficult. About half of the trails are shared with snow bikers. The Park is a prime destination for outdoor activities that respect the environment.

Can you hike in Gatineau Park in the winter?

Gatineau Park has 11 kilometres of winter walking and hiking trails, ranging in level of difficulty from easy to difficult. The Park is a prime destination for outdoor activities that respect the environment. The trails are mechanically groomed once a week.

Where should I go in Gatineau in winter?

Enjoy your outing!

• Discover the Rideau Hall skating rink (registration required).
• Discover the groomed multi-use winter trail network.
• Explore Shirleys Bay in the Greenbelt, on cross-country skis.
• Visit the Canadian History Museum virtually in the comfort of your own home.
• Go for a 5.5-km winter hike at Green’s Creek.

Is Gatineau Park open in the winter?

Driving to Gatineau Park The Park is open year-round, as are the municipal access roads, although some parkways and access roads are sometimes closed to motor vehicles to support recreation in the Park. In the winter, the parkways are closed to traffic and used as cross-country ski trails.

Can you hike Wolf Trail in winter?

The Luskville Falls trail (4.2km loop – 2h30) While the parking lot is closed during the winter (may park on the street), access to the trail is not forbidden. This trail is considered difficult given the initial incline.

How cold does Ottawa get in winter?

The cold season lasts for 3.3 months, from December 3 to March 11, with an average daily high temperature below 33°F. The coldest month of the year in Ottawa is January, with an average low of 7°F and high of 23°F.

Is parking free at Gatineau Park?

There is no entrance fee for Gatineau Park. However, there is a fee to access some parking lots and trails, depending on the time of year. In the summer, parking fees are charged at beach parking lots, boat launches and the Mackenzie King Estate. In winter, all parking is free.