Gatineau Park
Trails Skied: Fortune Pkwy, #1 Penguin Climb, #1, Champlain Pkwy, Glide Wax: Vauhti Blue, Grip Wax: Vauhti Fluor Binder, Vauhti Fluor Orange
Ridge Road has good coverage but is bumpy and a bit icy in places. I would say fine for either classic or skate with good skis. The Parkways were in reasonably good shape for either classic or skate as well. The next few days look like they are going to be nice.
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.
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).
