Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: Fortune Pkwy, Champlain Pkwy, Glide Wax: Vauhti Blue, Grip Wax: Vauhti Blue Klister w/ Carrot cover

A quick afternoon update from Megan's ski this morning. The grooming still is only from P10 to Huron lookout. But the skiing on this section is excellent! Fast and a little icy in sections. Skating is still recommended. As for classic, the tracks appear to get better as you climb up. A good klister base will be a must. I found the skiing on the non-groomed section not worthwhile (extremely icy, loud and punchy). Hopefully the grooming will be extended tomorrow. Be sure and check the grooming report before you plan your ski.
If you go out tonight be careful of the blazing fast conditions in the dark!













Gatineau park map


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.

Gatineau park map

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).

Gatineau park map