Join the Gatineau Park team for a day of family-friendly activities, including a Search- and-find activity along the Sugarbush Trail.
Learn about the important work we do in Gatineau Park to protect species at risk and manage invasive species, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of a day in the life of an NCC conservation officer. These field experts manage wildlife, respond to natural emergencies, and tackle search and rescue operations.
About the activities
Kiosks and other activities
Drop in at any time between 10 am and 3 pm
- Search-and-find activity along the Sugarbush Trail for families
- Volunteering at the NCC Kiosk
- Heritage kiosk
- Conservation officers’ tools and vehicles display
- Guided Hike to the Carbide Willson Ruins
- Other fun family activities
Accessibility
Most activities are wheelchair accessible. The activity area is located on a grassy surface adjacent to a paved parking area and a gravel pathway.
The Sugarbush Trail features a gravel pathway with gentle slopes. It is part of the NCC's inclusive trails initiative.
Getting there
The Gatineau Park Visitor Centre is located at 33 Scott Road and is accessible by car, active mobility and public transportation.
- Cycling and pedestrian access: Accessible by bicycle, recommended for experienced cyclists.
- Public transit: The free Gatineau Park shuttle runs between Gatineau Park and downtown Ottawa every 30 minutes. Major transit providers in the National Capital Region (the STO and Transcollines) also offer routes that stop near the site. Use their travel planners to find the best bus route.
- Vehicle access: Limited parking is available on site at the Visitor Centre.
About the site
The Visitor Centre has the following amenities:
- Accessible washroom and drinking fountain
- Binoculars (free to borrow in limited quantities)
- Lost and found
- Free Wi-Fi
- Merchandise for purchase at the boutique