Camping

Winter Camping

Do you have a taste for adventure? Are you a keen outdoor enthusiast and not afraid of the cold? Winter camping is a great opportunity to connect with nature at its most silent — but you must be well prepared and well equipped.

Five Campsites at Philippe Lake

Winter camping is permitted on specific campgrounds in the Philippe Lake area (Municipality of La Pêche) in the northern section of the Park. You can pitch your tent at one of the five campsites (two sites for groups and three for single tents). None of these sites has a heated shelter, but firewood is provided. The campground is located 3 kilometres from parking lot 19 (P19). Reservations are required.

Cost

$8 a night per person (hikers or snowshoers, or people who have a cross-country ski season pass)
$12 a night per person for camping and cross-country skiing

Winter camping rates are in effect from mid-October to mid-May.

Drinking Water

See Sleepovers.

Need Some Equipment?

See Equipment Rentals.

Summer Camping

Pitch a tent and discover nature in the heart of Gatineau Park. Participate in recreational activities and learn more about Park wildlife, or relax while listening to the restful sounds of the great outdoors.

Gatineau Park has three campgrounds:

Philippe Lake — 250 campsites (family, winter and group camping)
Taylor Lake —3 3 campsites (semi-wilderness family camping)
La Pêche Lake — 35 campsites spread out over 12 locations (canoe camping)

Campsites are available for people with reduced mobility.

Cost

At Philippe Lake and Taylor Lake, sites are $25 per night
Group campgrounds are available at Philippe Lake ($125 per site or $65 for a non-profit organization groups).
At La Pêche lake, sites are $25 per night.
A $5 reservation fee applies to all campsites.

*Domestic animals are not permitted on campgrouds.

Gatineau Park is recommended and classified by the Conseil de Développement du Camping au Québec.

Information and Reservations

We take reservations for summer camping (mid-January, 2006) and for winter camping (by November 2006).

There are three ways to make your reservation:

By mail:
Lafleur de la capitale (Québec) Inc.
12 chemin Douglas
Chelsea, Qc J9B 1K4

By phone:
(819) 456-3016

On the website:
Lafleur de la capitale Inc.

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