Advisory
Please take note of the following before your visit.
In collaboration with its partners, the NCC offers equipment rentals in Gatineau Park. Equipment can also be rented from various shops near the Park.
Non-motorized boats
A rental service for non-motorized boats is available at Philippe Lake (canoes, solo kayaks and paddleboards) and La Pêche Lake (canoes, solo kayaks and rowboats). There is no rental service at Meech Lake.
Canoes, solo kayaks and rowboats
- 1.5 hour: $25
- 2 hours: $30
- 3 hours: $35
- 4 hours: $45
- Day, from 9 am to 6 pm: $56
- 24 hours, canoe camping, La Pêche Lake: $47 (campers only)
Tandem kayaks and paddleboards
Not available at La Pêche Lake
- 1.5 hour: $30
- 2 hours: $35
- 3 hours: $42
- 4 hours: $49
- Day, from 9 am to 6 pm: $58
Rates include taxes.
Boat rental includes two life jackets and two paddles.
Additional rate for extra paddles and life jackets: $1/hour or $3/day.
Philippe Lake
Mai 19 to June 15
Friday, noon to 8 pm. Last available rental at 6 pm.
Weekends, from 9 am to 6 pm. Last available rental at 4:30 pm.
Monday, May 24, from 9 am to 6 pm. Last available rental at 4:30 pm.
June 16 to September 4
Every day, from 9 am to 8 pm. Last available rental at 6 pm.
September 5 to October 9
Friday, from noon to 8 pm. Last available rental at 6 pm.
Weekends, from 9 am to 6 pm. Last available rental at 4:30 pm.
La Pêche Lake
Mai 19 to June 15
Friday, 10 am to 8 pm. Last available rental at 6 pm.
Weekends, from 8 am to 6 pm. Last available rental at 4 pm.
Monday, May 24, from 9 am to 6 pm. Last available rental at 4 pm.
June 16 to September 4
Every day, from 8 am to 8 pm. Last available rental at 6 pm.
September 5 to October 9
Friday, from 8 am to 8 pm. Last available rental at 6 pm.
Weekends, from 8 am to 6 pm. Last available rental at 4:30 pm.
Monday, October 9, from 8 am to 4 pm.
- First come, first served.
- Deposit: Credit card and photo ID.
- Payment: Credit card, debit card or cash.
- Groups renting 10 or more boats will receive a 25% discount (canoes or kayaks) on a two-hour rental at Philippe Lake or La Pêche Lake, from Monday to Thursday. Life jackets, paddles and safety kit are included. To reserve, please call a reservation officer at 819-827-2020, option 3.
Road bikes and mountain bikes
A bike rental service is offered at the Relais plein air (hybrid e-bikes, mountain bikes, tandem bikes and bike trailers).
Four-wheeled scooters
A free, four-wheeled scooter rental service is available at the Relais plein air.
Cross-country skis, snowshoes and fat bikes
A winter equipment rental service is available at the Relais plein air (cross-country skis, snowshoes, fat bikes, adaptive cross-country ski sledge for persons with reduced mobility) and at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre (snowshoes only).