Winter camping in Gatineau Park

Maps and Publications

Gatineau Park — General Rules and Regulations — 2012–2013 Winter Season (218.25 KB)

Gatineau Park Winter Map (2.31 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, yurts and four-season tents that are accessible via ski and snowshoe trails.

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

You can also spend the night at the Wakefield Mill, a beautiful inn within Gatineau Park.

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Reservations

Reservations are required and are made on a first come, first served basis. The reservation period for winter cabins, yurts and four-season tents begins at 9 am on November 1 each year.

Make your reservations through Services récréatifs Demsis, inc.:

Online:

By telephone:

In person:

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

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 campsites, which can be reached by cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed at the campsites.

Winter Cabins, Yurts and Four-Season Tents: Mid-November to Mid-April

Are you a nature enthusiast who prefers a little more comfort? Reserve a cabin, yurt or four-season tent for your stay in Gatineau Park!

There are four cabins, three yurts and two four-season tents available during the winter. Each type has beds and a source of heat; the differences are primarily related to their structures.

Cabin: Wooden building.

Yurt: Cone-shaped shelter that is set on a wooden platform.

Four-Season Tent: Rectangular tent-shaped shelter set on a wooden platform.

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

Taxes are included in the prices listed for each cabin, yurt and four-season tent.

Brown Lake Cabin

Brown Lake Cabin, renovated in fall 2012, is partially powered by solar energy. The cabin is in the northeastern 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): $200 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.

The Pines Cabin

The Pines Cabin was completely renovated in the fall of 2011.

The Pines 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 who 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 Lake Cabin

The Philippe Lake Cabin is one of the larger cabins.

Philippe Lake 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 back-country 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 Wanakiwin Yurt offers the comforts of a cabin in the heart of the Philippe Lake campground.

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 (4.5 km) or snowshoe (5.5 km) to the yurt.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed in the yurt.

Four-Season Tents — Philippe Lake

Two new shelters at the Philippe Lake campground! Be among the first to stay in the four-season tents that are located at campsites 257 and 258.

Four-Season Tent Details (describes one tent)

Cost	Weekends: $100 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $70 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass
Accommodates	4 people
Cabin Features	One bunk bed with two double mattresses, 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 or snowshoe 4 km to the four-season tents.
Pets	Dogs and pets are not allowed in the four-season tents.

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.