Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: Champlain Pkwy, MacKenzie-King Rd , Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:

Some skate lessons and a group ski - at noon it was only slightly above zero, with a raw wind. The Champlain Parkway was groomed, and was quite firm and fast for skating. By the time we finished, the skate lane had softened somewhat, had become churned up from quite a bit a skate traffic and was starting to freeze back. Just as we finished, it started snowing (not raining as forecast). All in all, a lovely ski.













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