Have your say!
Respond to our survey on this year’s edition of Open NCC. The survey should take approximately five minutes to complete.
Join the NCC conservation team to learn about the important work we do in Gatineau Park to protect species at risk and manage invasive species. Celebrate Algonquin Anishinabeg culture and learn how to tan hides and make a birchbark canoe and snowshoes with one of the few masters of traditional canoe building.
While you’re there, drop by our NCC volunteer and recruitment kiosk to find out how you can get involved, or stop by the Friends of Gatineau Park kiosk to chat about their programming and advocacy.
About the activity
NCC conservation team: Animated outdoor drop-in presentation, partially accessible to wheelchair users. Due to the slight elevation gain on the Sugarbush Trail, wheelchair users who opt to take a self-guided tour along the trail after the presentation may need some assistance. This activity is best suited for people over 12 years of age.
Indigenous interpretation: Algonquin cultural presentation and activity. Accessible to wheelchair users. This activity is suitable for all ages.
Hours
Presentation: Indigenous interpretation
- 10:45 am to 11:15 am (English) (add to calendar)
- 11:30 am to noon (French) (add to calendar)
- 1:15 pm to 1:45 pm (French) (add to calendar)
- 2:30 pm to 3 pm (English) (add to calendar)
Other activities
Drop in anytime between 10 am and 3 pm.
Meeting point
By the Sugarbush Shelter, steps away from the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, located at 33 Scott Road, Chelsea.
- Car access: Free parking by the meeting point.
- Cycling and pedestrian access: Free bike parking by the meeting point. The site is accessible by active transportation.
- Public transit: Take the free* Transcollines bus from Montcalm Station to the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre and back. Check out the schedule. *Note that the route to get to Montcalm Station is not free.
Good to know
There are indoor washrooms and a drinking fountain at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre. Accessible picnic tables are available. Bring your own water bottle.
From Gatineau Park, hop on one of the free chartered buses to Pīndigen Park (LeBreton Flats) to take part in the Open NCC walking tour.