Hours
Gatineau Park is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, except during severe weather. The hours at the Visitor Centre, Mackenzie King Estate and some other points of interest vary depending on the season.
Directions
Driving to Gatineau Park
The Park is open year-round, as are the municipal access roads, although some parkways and access roads are sometimes closed to motor vehicles to support recreation in the Park. In the winter, the parkways are closed to traffic and used as cross-country ski trails. If you’re driving to Gatineau Park, consider carpooling. Parking lots fill up quickly, especially on weekends.
Taking the bus to Gatineau Park
Visiting Gatineau Park without a car — it can be done! Major transit companies in the National Capital Region offer routes that pass near the Park.
- Taking the bus to Gatineau Park ($)
- Free Gatineau Park Shuttle (summer)
- Free Philippe Lake Shuttle (summer and fall)
- Free NCC Shuttle During Fall Rhapsody (fall)