Gatineau Park opens for the summer

Take a hike in Gatineau Park. 

Gatineau Park officially opens the summer season this weekend so get out your bike, roller blades, camping gear and hiking boots and enjoy the weather.

The Gatineau, Champlain, Fortune Lake, Mackenzie King and Philippe Lake Parkways will all be open to motor vehicles.

The MacKenzie King Estate will be open as well (weekdays 10 am - 5 pm; weekends 11 am - 6 pm. 

The museum is closed every Tuesday, however, the grounds remain open to the public.

If camping is your thing, you can reserve a spot. Click here for more information.

Boats are available for rent at Philippe Lake and La Peche Lake.

Philippe Lake also offers mountain bike rentals (helmets included).

Enjoy the summer! It doesn’t last long in Ottawa.