Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: #2 (from #40 to #1), #33, #40, #21, Glide Wax: , Grip Wax:

I went out with low expectations and found perfect mid-winter skiing, both on groomed trails and the backcountry. If I had known, I would have set myself up for a longer trip. There are 5-10 cm of soft snow over the ruts on the backcountry, which is just enough to make it worthwhile. The groomed trails - 40, 33, and 2 - were as good as you get. Conditions might be great tomorrow morning too.













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