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The start of a beautiful adventure!
Welcome to ski paradise! Gatineau Park's network of ski trails — considered one of the greatest in North America — is made up of close to 200 kilometres of trails, maintained using the latest technology. Graded and marked for their level of difficulty, the trails allow skiers to discover the Park's forests, meadows, valleys, lakes and rivers.
Putting Gatineau Park on the Map
Gatineau Park is a member of the Cross-Country Ski Areas Association. It is also the official host for the Keskinada Loppet — the most important open international cross-country skiing competition in Canada.Classic and Ski-Skating
Ski classic style or ski-skate and stop for a snack in one of the eight heated shelters while taking advantage of a revitalizing plunge into nature. Our Gatineau Park ski patrollers are there to ensure your safety.Cost
Daily passes are available at the 16 parking lots giving direct access to the trails and at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre.Daily-Pass Rates
- adults (18 years and up): $10
- youths (13-17), students (18-25) and seniors (60 and up): $6
- children (12 and under): free
- family (2 adults, 3 youths): $20
- Groups of 25 or more can take advantage of special packages. Certain conditions apply.
Season-Pass Rate
Pre-sale (October 15 to December 18, 2005)adults: $100
students/seniors: $60
family: $215
youths: $50
Regular (starting December 1, 2005)
adults: $120
students/seniors: $70
family: $255
youths: $60
Coupon Book for Season-Pass Holders
Your cross-country skiing season pass gives you even more than the chance to ski on trails that are maintained according to superior quality standards. You'll be able to take advantage of substantial discounts on a host of cross-country skiing and outdoor products and services with a free coupon book (issued to all holders of cross-country skiing season passes).Winter Cross-Country Trail Map
Gatineau Park produces a very detailed map of the cross-country ski trails. Stop by the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre in Chelsea and get one for $4.95! For more information on this map, or to order it, go to Useful Documents.Ski Rentals
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