Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: #53, Glide Wax: LF 8, Grip Wax: N/A

Basically everything Karl said! Spring skiing at it's most enjoyable. I probably shouldn't have given this ski 4 stars (Garry suggested 3 but I almost gave it 5) but it was just so much fun! We started just before the snow started to soften, so conditions were hard and fast at first but slushy by the end. There were many dirty spots, lots of twigs, and quite a few spruce bits - in fact I forgot to pay attention while climbing one of the steeper uphills and wiped out on one! The sun was wonderful though and everyone we saw was smiling.













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