Winter camping in Gatineau Park

Maps and Publications

Gatineau Park — General Rules and Regulations — 2011–2012 Winter Season (192.73 KB)

Gatineau Park: General Rules and Regulations (1.29 MB)

Gatineau Park Winter Map (1.08 MB)

Gatineau Park Winter Trail Map, 2011-12 (6.2 MB)

Encountering Wild Animals in the Park (81.4 KB)

Avoid Unpleasant Suprises (140.65 KB)

The Black Bear and You (90.01 KB)

National Capital Commission Animal Regulations (354.21 KB)

Extend your winter adventure by staying overnight in the forests of Gatineau Park. The Park has a number of campsites, cabins and yurts that are accessible via ski and snowshoe trails.

• Reservations
• Winter Camping: Mid-November to Mid-April
• Winter Cabins and Yurts: Mid-November to Mid-April
• Rentals
• Emergency Assistance

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Reservations

Reservations are required and are made on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation period for winter cabins and yurts begins on November 1 each year.

Reserve your winter campsite, cabin or yurt through Services récréatifs Demsis, Inc.:

Online:

By telephone:

In person:

Please note that alcohol and pets are not permitted at NCC campsites, cabins and yurts.

The Wakefield Mill is the only inn within Gatineau Park.

Winter Camping: Mid-November to Mid-April

During the winter you can camp by Philippe Lake in the northern section of Gatineau Park. There are five campsites: three individual sites and two group sites. Camping is by tent only and you must cross-country ski or snowshoe 3 km to the campsite. Heated shelter is not available at any site, but firewood is provided.

Cost

• $15 per night for an individual site
• $100 per night for a group site (8 people or more)

In addition: Cross-country ski access is $5 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to those with an annual ski pass. There is a maximum cross-country ski access charge of $25 per group.

Reservations are required. A fee of $8.50 applies to each reservation and modification.

Taxes are included in the prices listed above.

Facilities

Washrooms	Outhouses are available.
Parking	Free parking is available at the P19 parking lot. The parking lot is 3 kilometres from the winter campgrounds, which can be reached by cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed at the campgrounds.

Winter Cabins and Yurts: Mid-November to Mid-April

Are you a nature enthusiast who prefers a little more comfort? Reserve a cabin or yurt for your stay at Gatineau Park! There are four cabins and four yurts available during the winter. A yurt is a cabin-like structure that comes equipped with bunk beds and a wood stove.

Reservations are required. A fee of $8.50 applies to each reservation and modification.

Taxes are included in the prices listed for each cabin and yurt.

Brown Lake Cabin

Brown Lake Cabin is in the north-eastern part of Gatineau Park, one of the most peaceful spots in the Park.

Brown Lake Cabin Details

Cost	Weekends: $400 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $280 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass
Accommodates	17 people
Cabin Features	Bunk beds, refrigerator, stove, electric heat and a wood stove. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water.
Washrooms	There is an outhouse.
Parking	You can park for free in the P17 parking lot. From the parking lot you can ski (2.5 km) or snowshoe (2 km) to the cabin.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed in the cabin.

Des Pins Cabin

The Des Pins Cabin was completely renovated in the fall of 2011.

Des Pins Cabin Details

Cost	Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass
Accommodates	6 people
Cabin Features	Bunk beds and a wood stove. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water.
Washrooms	There is an outhouse.
Parking	You can park for free in the P19 parking lot. From the parking lot you can ski (3 km) or snowshoe (4 km) to the cabin.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed in the cabin.

Lusk Lake Cabin

The Lusk Lake Cabin is at the end of the Park’s Nature and Tranquility ski route. By day it is a shelter for all that use the trails. From 4 pm to 10 am it is reserved for the exclusive use of the overnight stay permit holder.

Lusk Lake Cabin Details

Cost	Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass
Accommodates	6 people
Cabin Features	Bunk beds and a wood stove. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water.
Washrooms	There is an outhouse.
Parking	You can park for free in the P19 parking lot. It is a 6 km ski from the parking lot to the cabin.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed in the cabin.

Philippe Cabin

The Philippe Cabin, entirely renovated in 2009, is one of the larger cabins.

Philippe Cabin Details

Cost	Weekends: $250 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $175 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass
Accommodates	10 people
Cabin Features	Bunk beds and a wood stove. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water.
Washrooms	There is an outhouse.
Parking	You can park for free in the P19 parking lot. From the parking lot you can ski (3 km) or snowshoe (3.5 km) to the cabin.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed in the cabin.

Ohomisi Yurt

You can sleep in comfort at the Ohomisi Yurt, which is at the entrance to Taylor Lake.

Ohomisi Yurt Details

Cost	Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass
Accommodates	6 people
Cabin Features	Bunk beds, a refrigerator, a double-burner propane stove and a wood stove. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water.
Washrooms	There is an outhouse.
Parking	You can park for free in the P19 parking lot. It is a 5 km ski from the parking lot to the yurt.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed in the yurt.

Richard Lake Yurt

At Richard Lake you can get away from it all. Ski through backcountry trails left in their natural state to arrive at the yurt.

Richard Lake Yurt Details

Cost	Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass
Accommodates	6 people
Cabin Features	Bunk beds and a wood stove. This very basic portable shelter is the most rustic of the Park’s yurts. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water.
Washrooms	There is an outhouse.
Parking	You can park for free in the P19 parking lot. It is a 13 km ski through groomed and natural trails from the parking lot to the cabin.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed in the yurt.

Taylor Lake Yurt

The Taylor Lake Yurt offers the comforts of a cabin on the shore of Taylor Lake.

Taylor Lake Yurt Details

Cost	Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass
Accommodates	6 people
Cabin Features	Bunk beds, a refrigerator, a double-burner propane stove and a wood stove. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water.
Washrooms	There is an outhouse.
Parking	You can park for free in the P19 parking lot. It is a 6 km ski from the parking lot to the yurt.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed in the yurt.

Wanakiwin Yurt

The Wakakiwin Yurt offers the comforts of a cabin in the heart of the Philippe Lake campgrounds.

Wanakiwin Yurt Details

Cost	Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass
Accommodates	6 people
Cabin Features	Bunk beds, a refrigerator, a double-burner propane stove and a wood stove. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water.
Washrooms	There is an outhouse.
Parking	You can park for free in the P19 parking lot. From the parking lot you can ski (6.5 km) or snowshoe (5.5 km) to the yurt.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed in the yurt.

Rentals

You can rent snowshoes, baby gliders and luggage gliders from the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre.

Emergency Assistance

In case of emergency, call 613-239-5353 or go to one of the Park shelters. Each shelter (except Shilly Shally) has an emergency radio communication system. Park shelters are marked by signs on the trails and are also marked on the Winter Trails map.

For more information, see Gatineau Park's visitor information.