HomeA Conservation Park in Canada’s Capital Region
If you want to experience Canadian nature, look for it in the hills of the Quebec part of the Capital region. Gatineau Park is a 36,131-hectare expanse of forest and hills within the Canadian Shield. The NCC manages and protects the Park as federal property. With a history dating back to the 1930s, the Park’s future is outlined in the 2005 Gatineau Park Master Plan.
The mission of the “Capital’s conservation park” is to welcome present and future generations of Canadians so they can:
- continue to discover Canada’s natural environment
- bear witness to the country’s history
- practise outdoor recreational activities
In order to ensure the Park’s protection, the conservation of significant ecosystems is the priority. The Plan also outlines objectives related to:
- recreational activities
- heritage and culture
- regional integration
- communication and interpretation
Related Links
- Gatineau Park Master Plan Summary (pdf - 3 Mb)
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Gatineau Park Master Plan (2005) (pdf - 1 Mb)
Environmental Components (pdf - 2.5 Mb)
Planning Concept (pdf - 1.1 Mb)
Zoning (pdf - 2.6 Mb)
Sectors Location (pdf - 1.5 Mb)
Gateway Sector (pdf - 377 Kb)
Parkway Sector (pdf - 541 Kb)
Philippe Lake Crescent Sector (pdf - 925 Kb)
Heart of the Park Sector (pdf - 1.3 Mb)
La Pêche Lake Sector (pdf - 460 Mb) - Consultation Report - Gatineau Park Master Plan Review (2005) (pdf - 454 Kb)
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (2005) (pdf - 1.4 Mb)
- Discover Gatineau Park