Gatineau Park

Trails Skied: Gatineau Pkwy, Champlain Pkwy, Glide Wax: Swix Purple CH 7, Grip Wax:

Another morning with awesome, freshly groomed skate conditions. Glide was good despite the cold temperature. Some of the classic tracks still show traces of grass, indicating the shallowness of the snow, however with the excellent daily grooming it is possible to forget how thin it actually is. It was reassuring to see skiers following the Covid-19 guidelines and keeping a safe distance apart. By 9:15 P5 was at least three quarters full. The parking attendant is doing a fine job of maximizing the use of space.













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