Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Gatineau Pkwy, Glide Wax: would not matter, Grip Wax:
Skate skied from P3 to the intersection, then left up towards Kingsmere and back.
This was more a test of balance than I would have liked--very, very firm and fast with lots of ruts. Spent more time off balance than on.
Classic tracks were rock solid but icy so a binder would be necessary, unless you like to stop and re-apply grip wax.
I suspect things would be better later in the day when it has warmed up a bit, but at the time we went, it was not the most enjoyable ski of the year.
Gatineau Park is ski paradise! The network of ski trails offer machine groomed skate skiing and classic skiing as well as little groomed backcountry trails. Multiple access points allow skiers to access a variety of terrain and scenery.
The NCC offers season or daily pay rates.
For suggestions on where to ski, excellent trail descriptions, photos and maps checkout Michael McGoldrick`s website about recreational xc-skiing in Canada`s National Capital Region (with an emphasis on the Gatineau Park).
