Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: North Loop, Glide Wax: Violet, Grip Wax:

A morning for practicing skills so we went back and forth on the north loop. Conditions were hard and fast, but had been beautifully groomed. On account of the recent thaw, the tracks and skate lane were, of course, quite icy, particularly in shady areas. Anyone skiing classic will need a good binder! I am thrilled though, at the way Demsis can consistently get the trails to bounce back after foul thaws.













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