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The start of a beautiful adventure!
Welcome to ski paradise! Gatineau Park's network of ski trails — considered one of the greatest in North America — is made up of close to 200 kilometres of trails, maintained using the latest technology. Graded and marked for their level of difficulty, the trails allow skiers to discover the Park's forests, meadows, valleys, lakes and rivers.
Putting Gatineau Park on the Map
Gatineau Park is a member of the Cross-Country Ski Areas Association. It is also the official host for the Gatineau Loppet (formerly called the Keskinada Loppet) — the most important open international cross-country skiing competition in Canada.
Classic and Ski-Skating
Ski classic style or ski-skate and stop for a snack in one of the nine heated shelters while taking advantage of a revitalizing plunge into nature. Our Gatineau Park ski patrollers are there to ensure your safety.
Gatineau Park Cross-Country Ski Routes
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| Technical Information | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name of Circuit | Start | Total distance | Level of difficulty | Technique | Route |
|
The Heart of the Network P7 to Western |
Parking lot 7, Kingsmere Road, Chelsea | 18.7 km (it is possible to turn around at any point) | Easy to intermediate | Classic or skate skiing |
Map (189KB) |
|
From the City to the Wilderness |
Parking lot 2, Relais plein air du parc de la Gatineau, 397 Cité-des-Jeunes Boulevard, Gatineau |
11.4 km |
Easy to intermediate |
Classic |
Map (355KB) |
|
A Prime Minister’s Backyard |
Parking lot 6, Mackenzie King Estate, Barnes Road, accessible from Chelsea |
7.9 km |
Intermediate |
Classic |
Map (423KB) |
|
Paths of the Early Settlers |
Parking lot 17, Highway 105, |
20.4 km |
Intermediate |
Classic |
Map (446KB) |
|
Nature and Tranquility |
Parking lot 19, Lac-Philippe |
11.4 km |
Intermediate |
Classic and skate skiing |
Map (351KB) |
|
Gatineau Loppet Circuit |
Parking lot 2, Relais Plein Air, Cité des Jeunes Boulevard, Gatineau |
40 km |
Easy to intermediate |
Classical; could be done in skating if you bypass trails 15 and 35 by using the Gatineau Parkway. |
Map (859KB) |
Pass Rates
| Daily | Season | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-sale (November 1st to December 15th) |
Regular (From December 16th) | |||
| Adults | (18 to 59) | $12.00 | $120.00 | $145.00 |
| Children | (12 and under) | Free | Free | Free |
| Youths | (13 to 17) | $8.00 | $65.00 | $70.00 |
| Students Seniors |
(18 to 25) (60 and up) |
$8.00 | $80.00 | $90.00 |
| Family | (2 adults and 3 youths) | $25.00 | $285.00 | $300.00 |
Daily passes are available at the 14 parking lots giving direct access to the trails and at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre.
Groups
From November 1st to December 1st, groups of 25 to 75 persons get a reduction of 10% and groups of 76 persons and more get a reduction of 15%.
(For information: Demsis 819-772-0020)
Winter Trails Map
You can purchase a map of ski, snowshoe and hiking trails at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre and tourist information centres in Canada's Capital Region. You can also order one on-line or download it on-line.
Safety in the Backcountry
Gatineau Park’s back-country trails offer skiers the chance for a unique recreational experience.
However, only advanced skiers should make use of these trails. The Park’s back-country trails are not mechanically groomed, and the deeper snow found there can make skiing conditions considerably difficult. In addition, the time it takes for first aid assistance to reach a skier can be much greater on ungroomed trails.
For your safety, we recommend that you do not ski alone on the back-country trails, ensure that someone knows your itinerary and carry some means of communication.
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