Enjoy gatineau
Park and respect
its environment
Each
year, some 1.7 million visits are made to Gatineau
For information on Gatineau Park,
contact the NCC at 1-800-465-1867,
Park, the capital’s conservation park. Gatineau 819-827-2020, 613-239-5090 (TTY) or
1-866-661-3530 (TTY toll free), or visit
Park plays an important role in the conservation of ecosystems
www.canadascapital.gc.ca/gatineau. «OO
and biodiversity in the National Capital Region.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) Fortune. Riding off-trail or and creating new
has the responsibility for preserving both the trails damages plants and animal habitat.
Park’s natural areas and its cultural heritage Enjoy the thrill of nature, but stay on (the
while at the same time making it easy for designated) track!
visitors to enjoy recreational activities while rOck climbing
respecting the environment. The NCC has been working with the
Everyone can help preserve this jewel in Climber’s Coalition to promote a “leave no
Canada’s Capital Region by keeping in mind trace” approach in areas where rock climbing
a few simple guidelines. is permitted. Some restrictions are necessary
hiking to ensure the protection and regeneration of
Visitors to Gatineau Park can enjoy more ecosystems on the escarpment. Check out
than 165 kilometres of pathways and trails. the Gatineau Park website to find out where
By remaining on official trails, hikers can rock climbing is permitted, and avoid top
prevent damage unknowingly caused by roping in restricted areas. That way you’ll
trampling fragile habitats. This is especially contribute to the respect and revival of this
true on the Eardley Escarpment, which is fragile environment.
home to several at-risk plants and rare bird pack in, pack Out
species. To help you stay on the trail, maps The Park has designated picnic areas with
are available at the Gatineau Park Visitor animal-proof garbage containers. If you
Centre. bring food with you elsewhere in the Park,
mOuntain biking please take the leftovers home.
Mountain bikers have access to 90 interpretatiOn trails
kilometres of mixed-use mountain biking To develop a better understanding of
trails – ideal for beginners and intermediate Gatineau Park’s natural environment, take
riders. Thrill seekers and competitive time to read the interpretation panels along
cyclists can push their limits on trails the trails. They’re there to help you discover
developed for this purpose at Camp its natural treasures.
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