Getting Around on the Gatineau Park Parkways - National Capital …
WEBSaturday, Sunday and Holiday Monday: 9:10 am to 4:45 pm (every 30 minutes, then every 20 minutes starting October 5) On weekends, the shuttle runs from downtown Ottawa-Gatineau and from the Visitor Centre in Chelsea. On weekdays, the shuttle only runs from the Visitor Centre. Gatineau Park shuttle schedule.
Hiking and Walking in Gatineau Park - National Capital Commission
WEBGatineau Park often reaches visitor capacity in the fall. For the best experience, visit during the week, head for less busy areas like Meech Creek Valley or Philippe Lake or take the free NCC shuttle. Same colours, better experience. Gatineau Park offers 183 kilometres of summer hiking trails.
Gatineau Park Trail Map - National Capital Commission
WEBThe Gatineau Park official trail maps are now georeferenced and available for free through the mobile app Avenza Maps. Using your phone, you can now track your position in the Park at any time, even if there is no cellular signal. Step 1: If you don't already have it, download the mobile app Avenza Maps on your device (via the App Store® or ...
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WEBThe National Capital Region represents the heart of our great nation. It is the centre of our democracy, and a symbol of the country's collective history, heritage, culture and natural features. Building on 125 years of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of ...
About Us - National Capital Commission
WEBThe National Capital Commission is a federal Crown corporation created by Canada’s Parliament in 1959 under the National Capital Act. Its predecessors were the Federal District Commission, created in 1927, and the Ottawa Improvement Commission, created in 1899. The NCC is subject to the accountability regime set out in Part X of the Financial ...
Rideau Canal Skateway - National Capital Commission
WEBFeb 25, 2024 · A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rideau Canal in winter becomes a treasure that is the pride of the National Capital and a signature destination. The skating season typically runs from January to early March, but it is weather-dependent. When open, the Skateway is free and accessible 7 days a week, …
Gatineau Park shuttle - National Capital Commission
WEBMondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (except Holiday Mondays) May 18 to October 27: Shuttle service every 30 minutes. On weekdays, the shuttle only runs from the Visitor Centre to Pink Lake. The shuttle enters and exits the parkways three times a day via the Visitor Centre. Otherwise, it roams the parkways between Pink Lake and Champlain ...
Careers - National Capital Commission
WEBJoin the NCC, and contribute to building Canada’s Capital Region. The NCC employs a wide range of experts, including biologists, landscape architects, heritage managers and conservation officers. We also hire many students year-round who gain hands-on experience in their fields of study. They all have one thing in common: their passion for ...
Cross-Country Skiing in Gatineau Park - National Capital …
WEBCross-Country Skiing in Gatineau Park. Gatineau Park has one of the largest and best maintained networks of cross-country ski trails in North America. It has over 200 kilometres of classic cross-country, skate and back-country ski …
Interactive Trail Map - National Capital Commission
WEBWith over 450 km of trails for skiing, snowshoeing, snow biking, walking and hiking, hills for tobogganing and fire pits to warm up by, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in our “Winter Capital”! Use our #WinterCapital interactive map to find suggested routes in the Capital. Pick an activity, and narrow the results using the duration ...