In partnership with Transcollines, the NCC is offering free rides on weekends to Meech Creek Valley and Philippe Lake, from spring to fall.
Hop on the Philippe Lake shuttle! This is a great way to explore other areas of Gatineau Park.
Schedule
May 18 to October 27, 2024
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on holiday Mondays*
No reservations. Limited seating. First come, first served.
Direction: Philippe Lake
| Stop | Departure times |
| Montcalm Station | 9:23 am; 11:23 am; 5:50 pm |
| Visitor Centre | 9:42 am; 11:42 am; 6:09 pm |
| P16 | 9:58 am; 11:58 am; 6:25 pm |
| Breton Beach | 10:24 am; 12:24 pm; 6:51 pm |
Direction: Gatineau
| Stop | Departure times |
| Breton Beach | 8:22 am; 12:49 pm; 4:49 pm |
| P16 | 8:48 am; 1:15 pm; 5:15 pm |
| Visitor Centre | 9:04 am; 1:31 pm; 5:31 pm |
| Montcalm Station | 9:23 am; 1:50 pm; 5:50 pm |
Disclaimer: If you miss the last bus, you are responsible for finding your own way out of Gatineau Park. The following taxi company serves Gatineau Park: Taxi Loyal (819-663-5252).
*Holiday Mondays include:
- May 20: Victoria Day (Journée nationale des patriotes in Quebec)
- June 24: Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (National Day of Quebec)
- July 1: Canada Day
- September 2: Labour Day
- October 14: Thanksgiving Monday
Accessibility
Bus: Transcollines buses are not accessible to people with reduced mobility. However, paratransit is available free of charge (reservations required). Transportation requests must be submitted to Transcollines no later than noon on the Friday preceding the desired service.
Stops: The Gatineau Park Visitor Centre is wheelchair accessible. Breton Beach at Philippe Lake is partially wheelchair accessible. Visit our accessibility page for more information.
Know before you go
- Bikes: All buses are equipped with bike racks. Spaces are accorded on a first come, first served basis. Bicycles are not permitted inside the bus.
- Outdoor equipment: You may bring outdoor equipment, as long as you can bring it on the bus yourself and it does not interfere with the other passengers, in accordance with Transcollines policy.
- Dogs: According to Transcollines policy, only guide dogs and service dogs are allowed on board its buses.
- Cellphone reception: Cellphone signal reception varies greatly depending on the telephone service provider and where you find yourself.
- Water outlets: Drinking water is available at the Visitor Centre. Bring your own bottle.
The Philippe Lake shuttle is provided through a partnership between the NCC and Transcollines.
This partnership is an initiative of the Gatineau Park Master Plan, aiming to promote alternative transportation to gradually reduce the impact of private vehicles on the Park.