Camping and Cabins in Gatineau Park — Winter
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:
613-239-5090 (TTY) or 1-866-661-3530 (TTY toll-free)
In person:
33 Scott Road
Old Chelsea QC J9B 1R5
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.
| Outhouses are available. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.
Weekends: $400 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $200 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass |
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| 17 people | |
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. |
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| There is an outhouse. | |
| 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. | |
| Dogs and pets are not allowed in the cabin. |
The Pines Cabin
The Pines Cabin was completely renovated in the fall of 2011.
Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass |
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| 6 people | |
Bunk beds and a wood stove. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water. |
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| There is an outhouse. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.
Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass |
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| 6 people | |
Bunk beds and a wood stove. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water. |
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| There is an outhouse. | |
| You can park for free in the P19 parking lot. It is a 6 km ski from the parking lot to the cabin. | |
| Dogs and pets are not allowed in the cabin. |
Philippe Lake Cabin
The Philippe Lake Cabin is one of the larger cabins.
Weekends: $250 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $175 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass |
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| 10 people | |
Bunk beds and a wood stove. Note: You must bring your own water. There is no nearby source of drinking water. |
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| There is an outhouse. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.
Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass |
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| 6 people | |
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. |
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| There is an outhouse. | |
| You can park for free in the P19 parking lot. It is a 5 km ski from the parking lot to the yurt. | |
| 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.
Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass |
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| 6 people | |
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. |
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| There is an outhouse. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.
Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass |
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| 6 people | |
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. |
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| There is an outhouse. | |
| You can park for free in the P19 parking lot. It is a 6 km ski from the parking lot to the yurt. | |
| 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.
Weekends: $150 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $100 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass |
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| 6 people | |
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. |
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| There is an outhouse. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.
Weekends: $100 per night Weeknights (Sunday to Thursday): $70 per night Additional cost: $5 per person per night for those without a ski pass |
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| 4 people | |
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. |
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| There is an outhouse. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.














