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Things to Do

Canada’s Capital Region: Canadian, just like you.

Photo of a tent by a lake at night. Camp in Gatineau Park this Summer! Experience summer nights in the great outdoors. You can now reserve your campsite, cabin or yurt for the 2012 summer season.
Toboggan Hills are Closed The toboggan hills located within the Greenbelt (Conroy Pit and Bruce Pit) are closed due to the weather conditions.
Photo of a person snowshoeing in a forest New Snowshoe Trails! Come explore three new snowshoe trails in Gatineau Park.

Things to Do

Boating, Canoeing and Kayaking
 Photo of children and adult cooking at campsite Camping and Cabins
Photo of ten cyclists biking on a path in the Capital Cycling
Dog Walking
Fishing
Geocaching
Guided Tours
Photo of a man and a child holding hands while walking on a wooden bridge Hiking and Walking
Horseback Riding
In-line Skating
Picnicking
Rock Climbing
Photo of family skating on Rideau Canal Skating
Skiing
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Tobogganing
Link to Ice Conditions, Rideau Canal Skateway
Link to Ski Conditions

News

The Gatineau Loppet is on this Weekend! February 18, 2012
Media Invitation: Ice Hogs’ Farewell February 17, 2012
Safety Advisory: Temporary Closure of the Rideau Canal Skateway February 16, 2012
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Upcoming Events

Animal Tracking on Snowshoes
February 26, 2012
Take a guided snowshoe tour with a nature...
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Photos on Flickr

Gatineau Park - Parc de la GatineauParliament Hill - La colline du ParlementRideau Canal - Canal RideauMaman - MamanMer Bleue Bog - La tourbière de la Mer BleueRideau Canal (Night) - Le canal Rideau (Nuit)Parliament and Château Laurier - Parlement et Château LaurierThe Central Chambers Building - L’édifice Central ChambersChanging the Guard - Relève de la gardeMackenzie King Estate Ruins - Les ruines du domaine Mackenzie-KingPathway Théâtre de l’Île - Sentier Théâtre de l’ÎleGatineau at Dusk - La ville de Gatineau à la tombée de la nuit
 
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