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Scenic Parkways

The NCC’s scenic parkways are gateways into Canada’s Capital Region, which offer beautiful perspectives
Ninety kilometres of parkways — featuring shorelines, green spaces and pathways — run through the Capital
The NCC and its predecessors have been building and managing parkways in the region since 1899.
The parkways are cultural landscapes, linking important landmarks within the Capital, including Parliament
Interactive Map Scenic Parkways

Philippe Lake Parkway

The rehabilitation work on the Philippe Lake Parkway, one of the main arteries in Gatineau Park, will
Work on the Philippe Lake Parkway includes rehabilitation of the foundation and paving in three sections
Project Section 1: Philippe Lake Parkway, 2.5 km, southward from the Highway 366 intersection Section
de la Prairie, 0.3 km, westward from the Philippe Lake Parkway intersection During the work, flag
persons will direct motorists in the open lane of the Philippe Lake Parkway.

Share the road: Rules on parkways

To provide more space for outdoor well-being, NCC parkways are often reserved for active use.
Gatineau Park Parkways

Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule

Hours and directions Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule
The parkways are one of many ways to access Gatineau Park.
Cycling and walking Monday to Friday: Reserved access to the parkways until noon, then access shared
Cars and motorcycle Every day: Access to the parkways from noon until 30 minutes after sunset.
The popular attractions along the parkways are not always accessible by car.

Paws on the Parkway! Presented by Chartwell

This first dog appreciation day is an excellent opportunity to take part in an event on the parkway while

Survey on Gatineau Park parkway use

updated on April 6, 2021 The NCC invited members of the public to respond to an online survey about parkway
The feedback provided by participants will be considered as part of parkway programming for the spring
Gatineau Park’s parkways form a 38-km network of scenic roads that offer beautiful perspectives of the
In July 2020, the NCC opened the parkways to motor vehicles on Sunday afternoons and evenings to ensure
beginning in 2022 that could include sustained periods during which the parkways would be closed to

Gatineau Park’s Parkways to Close Overnight

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:00 pm New: When the Gatineau Park parkways
(weather and conditions on the ground permitting), a pilot project will be initiated, whereby the parkways
This is part of a multi-pronged approach to manage activities and traffic on the Gatineau Park parkways
The parkways will close to motorists approximately 30 minutes after sunset and reopen beginning at 8
Parkway access will be closed to motor vehicles only.

Gatineau Park’s Parkways Closed Overnight

Gatineau Park Parkways will be closed to motorists overnight as part of a new pilot project.
This is part of a multi-pronged approach to manage activities and traffic on the Gatineau Park parkways
Closed parkways The parkways affected by the overnight closures include: Gatineau, Champlain and Fortune
beginning at 8 am the following morning. * The process of reopening the parkway network can take up
Parkway access will be closed to motor vehicles only.

Gatineau Park's Parkways Closed Overnight

Lane reduction on the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway

Macdonald Parkway near Westboro Beach, from 6 am on October 1 until December 16.

Closure on the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway eastbound lane

Macdonald Parkway between Parkdale Avenue and Nepean Bay will be closed from June to November 2022.
Workers will be installing water pipes along the parkway.

Replacement of the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway LeBreton Bridge

Macdonald Parkway is at the end of its lifecycle.
Macdonald Parkway to reduce the impact on traffic.
Macdonald Parkway.

Map 11: Capital Arrivals, Scenic Entries and Parkways

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In-line Skating

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic parkways in Gatineau Park that are closed to motor vehicles and
30.5 kilometres are available for in-line skating during active use hours: Gatineau Park Champlain Parkway
Fortune Lake Parkway 3.5 kilometres north of Chemin du Lac-Meech (between parking lots P8 and P9).
This applies to the parkways in Gatineau Park.
Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule

Numbers at NCC sites

Parkways
The NCC offers parkways
Macdonald Parkway: 8 am to 4 pm (weekend) We counted an average of 650 visits per day.
Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway: 8 am to 4 pm (weekend) We counted an average of 650 visits per day
Champlain, Gatineau and Fortune Lake parkways are open to motor vehicle traffic every day from noon to

NCC Weekend Bikedays, presented by Nokia

Every weekend from May to October, the NCC opens parkways in Ottawa exclusively for active use, morning
Macdonald Parkway Both westbound lanes of the Sir John A.
, just east of the downtown core, between the Aviation Parkway and St.
The parkway will reopen to cars once we have completed the sweep.
Macdonald Parkway, near Island Park Drive.

The NCC welcomes the fall: Extension of parkway pilot projects in support of Fall Rhapsody

The following parkways will continue to be open for active users only, on weekends from 8 am to 4 pm
Macdonald Parkway (between Carling Avenue and Booth Street) Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
(between the Aviation Parkway and St.
Since May 2020, over 50 percent of the NCC’s parkway network has been open for active users to provide
Motor vehicles can access the parkways daily from noon until 30 minutes after sunset.

Young Entrepreneurs Program

Participants have an opportunity to run a kiosk on one of the car-free parkways during the popular NCC
entrepreneurs permit allowing you to run a kiosk for three Sarturdays or Sundays on one of the NCC’s parkways
First choice Vimy Place (Sir John A Macdonald Parkway) Kitchissipi (Sir John A Macdonald Parkway) Deschênes
Rapids (Sir John A Macdonald Parkway) Marina Road (Sir George Étienne Cartier Parkway) Somerset Street
) Kitchissipi (Sir John A Macdonald Parkway) Deschênes Rapids (Sir John A Macdonald Parkway) Marina Road

Waterfront Planning: How to Open the Waterfront to Everyone

Nineteenth and 20th century planners believed that, by creating a ribbon of green parkways along the
As a prelude to embarking on the next planning exercise for the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway, this
for waterfront parks and promenades, cultural and heritage planning, and the history of the NCC’s own parkway
The presentation on the NCC parkways will briefly summarize the history and evolution of the NCC parkways
, and describe how recent NCC planning efforts to remake linear riverfront parks threaded by parkways

Bridges and roads

Macdonald Parkway LeBreton Bridge Refresh of studies for a sixth interprovincial crossing Widening
Bridge O’Brien–Willson access road rehabilitation Kingswood access road rehabilitation Philippe Lake Parkway
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Lane closure on the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway, September 19 to October 7

Macdonald Parkway near Westboro Beach, from 6 am on September 19 until 6 pm on October 7.

New speed limit on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Colonel By Drive

Advisory September 15, 2022 National Capital Region—With the overall goal of improving safety on our parkways
This new change will ensure a uniform speed limit along these corridors, and increase safety on the parkways
With this change, the NCC hopes to continue improving the overall experience for all parkway and pathway
The NCC parkway policy is currently under review and should be completed in 2024.

Hours and directions

Driving to Gatineau Park The Park is open year-round, as are the municipal access roads, although some parkways
In the winter, the parkways are closed to traffic and used as cross-country ski trails.
Parkways schedule Parking lots schedule
On Saturdays and Sundays during the summer, the NCC offers a free shuttle service to the parkways area

Gatineau Park’s in-between season

brightly coloured leaves have fallen from the trees, the temperature is dropping and Gatineau Park’s parkways
One small reminder: With the seasonal closure of the parkways, some trail starting points are no longer
Keep in mind that you might encounter service vehicles, workers and equipment on the parkways.
Stay alert on the parkways, where there is a chance you will encounter workers and service vehicles.
Be among the first to hit the snowy trails and parkways by purchasing your season pass for cross-country

Cycling in Gatineau Park

You can bike on the Capital Pathway, on the Park’s scenic parkways or, during the proper season, on mountain
The parkways
When cycling on the parkways, you must respect Quebec’s Highway Safety Code.
Outside of special programming, parkways are shared with motor vehicles.
Share the road Some of the parkways and access roads are sometimes closed to motor vehicles to support

Scenic Lookouts

Champlain Lookout, at the top of Eardley Escarpment on the Champlain Parkway
The Étienne Brûlé Lookout, also on the Champlain Parkway
The Huron Lookout is the first lookout you see when driving along the Champlain Parkway

Taking the bus to Gatineau Park

The entrance is to the left, just before the Gatineau Parkway.
The entrance is on the other side of the parkway.
Gatineau Parkway: The parkway entrance is a few metres from the stop.
stop Philippe Lake Parkway: The Philippe Lake Parkway is approximately 100 m from the stop.
To get there, take the Philippe Lake Parkway and turn left onto Schnob Road.

Landscape design

The multi-use path is close to the parkway, and collisions have been reported between cyclists and pedestrians
The path near the parkway will be for cyclists, ensuring that they do not cross paths with vehicles.
Vehicle access on the Westboro Beach side of the parkway will be limited to three universally accessible
spots and a drop-off area, waste bin storage and pickup, with visual screening from the parkway and
The design integrates most of the existing trees, including the pines near the parkway and the willows

King Mountain

get there The most direct access is from the King Mountain parking lot, accessible from the Gatineau Parkway
In summer, the parkway is open to motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians according to a variable schedule
In winter, the parkway becomes a cross-country ski trail, and King Mountain Trail is closed.
Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule Summer: How to get to King Mountain without a carIf you’re up for the
Turn left on Trail 8, cross the Champlain Parkway and then take Trail 37 until you reach the King Mountain

COVID showed us ways we can make our cities more liveable

From Spring to Autumn 2020, the NCC opened its parkways to people, closing the majority of its 100 kilometres
In Gatineau Park, a massive protected area close to the capital’s urban core, the scenic parkways that
Most tellingly, the number of users on our parkways increased when they were closed to vehicular traffic
In 1970, the NCC was the first jurisdiction in Canada to close some of its parkways to cars on a regular
If there is a silver lining, it is that new best practices such as opening “parkways for people” might

Report on Activities – April 2021

Ontario Parkways We have reserved the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, and the Sir John A.
Macdonald and Sir George-Étienne Cartier parkways for active use on the weekends of April 10 and April
As of May 1, the Ontario parkways will be open exclusively for active use on Saturdays and Sundays from
Gatineau Park Parkways As of May 1, we will launch a new pilot project in Gatineau Park.
The parkways will remain reserved for people and active use much of the time.

NCC Board of Directors Approves the Ottawa River South Shore Riverfront Park Plan

, pavilion and parking lot; Rochester Park and washroom facilities; a lookout on the river; and the parkway
of Ottawa, this plan buries the western light rail transit line under a reconstructed section of the parkway
The plan retains the four-lane configuration of the parkway.
of Ottawa, this plan buries the western light rail transit line under a reconstructed section of the parkway
The plan retains the four-lane configuration of the parkway.

Mackenzie King Estate

When the parkways are open to motor vehiclesYou can access the Estate via the Champlain Parkway, from
the Gatineau Parkway.
Take the Gatineau Parkway from the Park’s south entrance (Boulevard des Allumettières or Alexandre-Taché
When the parkways are closed to motor vehicles Take Kingsmere Road from Chelsea.
Access by bus is prohibited when parkways are closed to motor vehicles.

Pink Lake

In summer, the parkway is open to motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians according to a variable schedule
In winter, the parkway becomes a cross-country ski trail, and Pink Lake Trail is closed.
Then follow the Gatineau Park Pathway (Trail 5) until you reach the Gatineau Parkway, which takes you
By bike: Start at parking lot P6 (Mackenzie King Estate) and take Mackenzie King Road, Champlain Parkway
and Gatineau Parkway (8.6-km round trip).

There is still time to enjoy your #SummerCapital!

Whether you explored Gatineau Park aboard the shuttle, strolled along the parkways or grabbed a bite
This allowed people of all ages and abilities to visit popular destinations in the parkway sector for
Close to 320,000 visits — and still counting, until Labour Day — on NCC parkways while they were open
Fall schedule on Gatineau Park parkways Building on public feedback, the third year of the Gatineau Park
parkways pilot project continues its summer schedule until September 23, 2022.

Collaboration on Major Work on Meech Lake Road and Changes to Gatineau Parkway’s North Loop

Municipality’s rehabilitation project for Meech Lake Road and the future use of the North Loop, the Gatineau Parkway
This closure will also provide a stretch of the Gatineau Parkway for the exclusive use of all active
worked with users, community groups, municipalities, and emergency services on safety concerns on the Parkways
Its Parkways are a way to enjoy the Park during the snow-free period, both as a destination and as a
consultations towards renewing the Gatineau Park Master Plan, we heard significant support for increased Parkway

Gatineau Park trails in spring

Last update: May 5, 2022 Parkways Starting May 7, 2022, the parkways are reserved for active use most
Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule From June 25 to August 28, 2022, you can take the free Gatineau Park

Fall Rhapsody 2022: Admire the colours throughout the National Capital Region

Gatineau Park parkways: Fall schedule The Gatineau Park parkways fall schedule comes into effect this
The parkways will be open for active use on weekdays until noon.
Motor vehicles will have access to the parkways from noon until 30 minutes after sunset.
Parkways As part of the NCC Weekend Bikedays, presented by Nokia, active users will continue to have
Macdonald and Sir George-Étienne Cartier parkways, from 8 am to 4 pm, until October 10, 2022 (Thanksgiving

NCC launches consultation on renewal of Sir George-Étienne Cartier riverfront park plan

Cartier Park Plan The plan will focus on a 13-kilometre stretch of federal lands that include the parkway
It extends from Rideau Hall at Princess Avenue at its western extremity to the terminus of the parkway
KEY FACTS The Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway corridor runs along the shore of the majestic
Capital Region, the NCC is responsible for protecting and preserving the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway

Blasdell Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Installation

installing a footbridge to safely connect the Manor Park residential area to the trails along the Aviation Parkway
It is the only local connection to the Aviation Parkway.
installation of a new pedestrian bridge will offer the community a safe connection to the Aviation Parkway

Cycling in the Greenbelt

Macdonald Parkway (previously known as the Ottawa River Parkway), and is part of the Trans Canada Trail
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The NCC welcomes the fall: Extension of parkway

NCC’s guide to cycling in Ottawa–Gatineau

Plus, the NCC also offers over 50 km of parkways for active use many times a week.
All cycling routes on NCC pathways and parkways are shared, either with other active users or with motor
by Lauren E (@ottawalauren) Every weekend from late spring to early fall, close to 20 km of parkways
Batlouni (@batlounis) This route follows the Ottawa River along the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
The parkways offer magnificent views of the Ottawa Valley.

Six Ideas for Family Outings in Gatineau Park

Safe cycling The hilly terrain of the Gatineau Park parkways presents a good challenge for athletic
For families, the 3.5-km segment (7 km round trip) of the Gatineau Parkway between parking lots P8 and
Popularly known as the North Loop, this section of the parkway network is fairly flat and open at all
When the parkways are open for active transportation only, park at parking lot P5, and make your way
along the Gatineau Parkway for 500 metres.

Report on Activities – October 2020

Pilot projects closing NCC parkways on both sides of the river to vehicular traffic to create more room
To date the open parkways have received more than 600,000 visits.
Macdonald Parkway LeBreton bridge is expected to be complete next month.
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Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park Plan

The Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway corridor runs along the shore of the majestic Ottawa River — a
Capital Region, the NCC is responsible for protecting and preserving the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
This land includes the parkway, pathways, trails and parklands adjacent to abutting neighbourhoods, and
extends from Rideau Hall at Princess Avenue at its western extremity to the terminus of the parkway

Hull Sector

The entrance is to the left, just before the Gatineau Parkway.
The entrance is on the other side of the parkway.
Gatineau Parkway: The parkway entrance is a few metres from the stop.

Gatineau Park parking lots

Hours and directions Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule
The following parking lots are located within the parkway
They are accessible by car according to the Gatineau Park Parkway schedule.

Major Infrastructure Projects

Macdonald Parkway LeBreton Bridge The replacement of the Sir John A.
Macdonald Parkway LeBreton Bridge with a new structure will improve safety and user comfort.
Revitalization of the NCC River House, 501 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway To protect this heritage
roads, parkways and walls.
Read More Philippe Lake Parkway The rehabilitation work on the Philippe Lake Parkway, one of

Winter parking lots

parking lot, 10 spaces) Rideau Falls Park and Green Island (44 spaces) Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
P5 (40 spaces) Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway P7 (35 spaces) Vincent Massey (358 spaces, $)

Report on Activities – June 2020

Pilot projects on parkways Pedestrians and cyclists on the Queen Elizabeth DrivewayMore than half of
the NCC’s parkways have now been set aside for the exclusive use of cyclists and pedestrians on weekends
Macdonald Parkway LeBreton bridge is nearing completion and is expected to be open by the end of August
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Picnicking

The parkways are open to motor vehicles and active users according to a variable schedule.
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Survey on Gatineau Park parkway
Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways
Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:00 am Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

Our Projects

manages Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, the Rideau Canal Skateway, urban lands and parks, pathways, scenic parkways
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Report on Activities – October 2021

Parkways for People Weekend Bikedays The extension of our Parkways for People pilot is showing success
To date, these sites – including the Gatineau Park parkways – have seen more than 715,000 visits.
received over 1,200 responses from users about plans for a park along the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
The aim was to ensure that all users get the best out of their experience on our pathways and parkways
have enjoyed the second year of our pilot program to increase opportunities for safe active use on the parkways

Report on Activities - June 2019

Gatineau Park Parkways The Parkways in Gatineau Park are now closed to motorized traffic after dark
The Parkways currently close to motorists about half an hour after sunset, and begin to reopen at 8 a.m
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Report on Activities - April 2019

Macdonald Parkway LeBreton Bridge This bridge, part of the Sir John A.
Macdonald Parkway between the Canadian War Museum and the Prince of Wales Bridge, is to be demolished
speed limit on the detour route will be 40 kilometres per hour, compared to 60 for the rest of the Parkway
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Electrical System Rehabilitation

By the end of this project, we will have repaired or replaced all outdated and broken pathway and parkway
the NCC’s 2017 Capital Illumination Plan Improve user safety and comfort on the NCC’s pathways and parkways

Three tips for taking in the fall colours in Gatineau Park

Those who frequent the Park on a regular basis stay away from the parkway
It’s also important to note that, during Fall Rhapsody, Gatineau Park parkways are open only for active
Motor vehicles can access the parkways daily from noon until 30 minutes after sunset.
And sometimes the parkways have to be closed temporarily during periods of heavy traffic.
transportation, the shuttle is the only way you can be sure to get to the popular destinations in the parkway

Gatineau Park

The busiest areas are those along the parkway network, and around Meech Lake and Old Chelsea.
Accessible via the parkway
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Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

Gatineau Park day shelters

Parkway
The Keogan Shelter is located on Trail 1, near the Fortune Lake Parkway.
The Shilly Shally Shelter is located on Trail 1, near the Fortune Lake Parkway.
Philippe Lake sector: For snowshoers and snow bikers Trail 71 Trail 73 (two locations) Parkway
sector: For skiers, snowshoers and bikers Mica (intersection of the Gatineau and Champlain parkways

Places to Visit

Read more Parkways The Capital’s green spaces are also connected by over 90 kilometres of scenic
parkways.
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Event Permits

NCC lands include urban parks, parkways
The cost of a permit varies depending on the following: Size of the event Location (park, parkway,

Free NCC Shuttle During Fall Rhapsody

If you plan on visiting the parkway sector in Gatineau Park on a weekend this fall, we strongly recommend
other than via active transportation, that you can be sure to get to the popular destinations in the parkway
Turn left onto Trail 37 and, in a short distance, you will cross Champlain Parkway.
In-line skating: In-line skates and roller skis are not permitted on the parkways when the shuttle is
Gatineau Park Parkways

Gatineau Park: Cross-Country Ski Routes

skate skiing Route: Trails 30, 1 and 2; stop at Western Shelter; return via trails 2, 1B, Champlain Parkway
, Fortune Parkway and 1 Note: The first 1.5 km includes a challenging climb.
intermediate Technique: Classic Route: Trails 29, 5, 15 and 35 to Pink Lake; return via the Gatineau Parkway
The return includes a long, but easy, downhill section on the Gatineau Parkway from Pink Lake.
: 8 km Level of difficulty: Intermediate Technique: Classic Route: Trail 7, then along the Gatineau Parkway

Philippe Lake

Then, take Highway 366 west to Philippe Lake Parkway.
The parkway is open from mid-May to the end of October.
From that point, the rest of the parkway becomes a cross-country ski trail.
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Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

Summer activities in the National Capital Region

This summer, rediscover the National Capital Region through the NCC’s parks, trails, pathways and parkways
Gatineau Park Parkways
trails in Gatineau Park and the Greenbelt, to the paved multi-use pathways in Ottawa–Gatineau, to the parkways
Besides the 200 km of multi-use pathways in the Capital Pathway network, there are nearly 50 km of parkways
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Westboro Beach Area Redevelopment Project

Kitchissippi Lookout into green space and a park, and is building a new parking lot on the other side of the parkway
schematic design submitted to NCC Board of Directors (January) Construction of services, as well as parkway
Ottawa’s LRT contractors Construction of the Westboro Beach parking lot (on the other side of the parkway

Ecological restoration in the Lac-des-Fées Pathway area

The walking trail along Lac des Fées, starting at the Lac-des-Fées Parkway and Gamelin Street intersection
The pathway’s new route, which links the Plateau area to the Lac-des-Fées Parkway, follows along Gamelin

National Capital Commission

Greenbelt Rideau Canal Skateway Urban Parks Parkways
Rideau Canal Skateway Urban Parks Parkways
Event Paws on the Parkway
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 9:30 am Blogs Parkways

Accessibility in Gatineau Park

weekends in the summer and fall, the NCC offers a free shuttle service to popular destinations in the parkways
They are also allowed on the parkways when parkways are open for active use only.
These lookouts are located along the parkways, and offer magnificent views of the Park.
Gatineau Park parkway schedule

Report on Activities – January 2022

Champlain Parkway in Gatineau Park In winter, as in summer, the NCC
2021 season of the Active Use Program which involved the closure to motorized vehicles of 21km of NCC parkways
in Ottawa and 27km of parkways in Gatineau Park for active use between April and October.
results of this evaluation, the program proved very successful with over 730,000 active use visits to NCC parkways
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Hiking and Walking in Gatineau Park

Some starting points are located on the parkway network, which is open according to a variable schedule
Access to the trailhead from the Pink Lake parking lot follows the Gatineau Park Parkway schedule.
Access to the trailhead from the Lauriault and Waterfall Trail parking lots follows the Gatineau Park Parkway
Access to the trailhead from the King Mountain parking lot follows the Gatineau Park Parkway schedule
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Building LeBreton: Public Consultation Report

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Revitalization of the NCC River House

lot into universal accessible parking; providing a safe crossing of the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
for all users; creating a universally accessible path from the parkway to the pedestrian bridge landing
reach the escarpment, which will facilitate the creation of universally accessible pathways from the parkway

Waterways and Shorelines

Construction of the Rockcliffe Parkway (now the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway) coincided with the
The value of parkways as green infrastructure will increase exponentially with the growth of the region
Along the Ottawa River, in the core area and along the green linear parkway corridors, more places will
Today’s parkway corridors will be transformed to establish linear green spaces serving a dense urban
The parkways will continue to be part of the Capital’s urban green system, forming a chain of linear

Connections and Mobility

Map 11: Capital Arrivals, Scenic Entries and Parkways
legislated federal planning mandate and its ownership of lands and infrastructure such as bridges, parkways
Likewise, the parkway corridors within the urban area of the Capital, located mostly along the banks
In some cases, the connectivity of parkways with local roads renders them de facto commuter routes, though
Key policy directions for the next 50 years The NCC will invest in prudent stewardship of the parkway

Report on Activities - January 2020

The Lac Philippe Parkway has been completely rebuilt, including the sections within the campground, on
Macdonald Parkway LeBreton Bridge should be finished by July.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Cross-Country Skiing in Gatineau Park

Old Chelsea and the parkway network
This sector features the popular parkway
points: P5, P6, P7, P8, P9, P10, P11 and P12 Points of interest The lookouts located along the parkways
Breton Beach) * There is a public transit stop at the intersection of Highway 366 and Philippe Lake Parkway

New Speed Limit on Portage Bridge starting September 6

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Report on Activities – January 2021

Macdonald Parkway bridge project was substantially completed in October and re-opened to traffic on October
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Report On Activities - June 2018

Macdonald Parkway’s LeBreton Exit Bridge. Both of these projects are to be completed in 2020.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Free bus service to Philippe Lake and Meech Creek Valley

Hours and directions Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule
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Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

Gatineau Park Traffic Updates

Hours and directions Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule

Sylvie Lalonde

Macdonald Parkway lands as a scenic and recreational riverfront park along the Ottawa River.

A host of NCC projects set to entice Ottawans to get some fresh air

Parkways for People In light of their massive popularity during the first two years of the pandemic,
Sunday Bikedays are now Weekend Bikedays, quadrupling the amount of time people can enjoy the Ontario parkways
Gatineau Park, we will pilot a summer shuttle service promoting weekend access to destinations along the parkways

Report on Activities - September 2017

Also successful was a pilot project encouraging young entrepreneurs to operate small kiosks along the parkways
This program was so successful that locations on the parkways had to be added to meet demand, and a survey
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Gatineau Park shuttle

Hours and directions Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule
The shuttle will bring you to popular destinations in the parkways sector.
Turn left onto Trail 37 and, in a short distance, you will cross Champlain Parkway.
In-line skating: In-line skates and roller skis are not permitted on the parkways when the shuttle is
reception varies depending on the telephone service provider and the location in the Park (including the parkways

Events

October 10, 2022 8:00 pm Every weekend from May to October, the NCC offers car-free parkways

Report on Activities – June 2021

Favourable conditions have allowed us to continue facilitating outdoor activities, whether on the Parkways
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Report on Activities - November 2019

Macdonald Parkway Bridge The existing bridge has been demolished, and the foundation of the new bridge
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

6 spots for a summer picnic

Macdonald Parkway (between Parkdale and Carleton).
Located on the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

Colonel By Drive Retaining Wall Rehabilitation

The work will interfere as little as possible with parkway and pathway traffic.

Snowshoeing in Gatineau Park

Starting point: The entrance to the trail is located on the Lac-des-Fées Parkway, near Brodeur Street
As part of a pilot project, an easy 1.9-kilometre section of the Gatineau Parkway
Users must to stay on the service lane, along the edge of the parkway, and not use the part of the parkway

Planning Consultant Selected for Building LeBreton

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

National Institutions

The Boulevard’s extensions on national parkways, driveways, pathways and prominent view corridors together
inventory of lands suitable for new or extended national cultural institutions, generally along the parkways

The Flats Phase development

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LeBreton Flats Park

Macdonald Parkway and Booth Street, just across the Chaudières Bridge from Gatineau.

Report on Activities - January 2019

Macdonald Parkway is to begin this summer.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Winter Trail Conditions

Once the snow has melted, the maintenance teams will start cleaning up the parkways for summer use.

Maps

Map 11: Capital Arrivals, Scenic Entries and Parkways

Champlain Lookout Retaining Wall Reconstruction

During winter, the lookout is accessible only on cross-country skis as the Gatineau Park parkway network

Views you need to see before the fall rhapsody ends

Head here during Fall Rhapsody to see the Ottawa River Parkway surrounded by colourful trees.
September 23, 2022 12:00 pm The NCC welcomes the fall: Extension of parkway

Contact our Media Team

maryam.el-akhrass@ncc-ccn.ca The Greenbelt and agriculture, ON urban lands and parks, pathways and parkways

Rockcliffe Park and the Rockeries

spectacular lookouts that are accessible via the multi-use pathways and the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway

Thank you

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Project 3: National cultural and scientific institutions

Macdonald and Sir George-Étienne Cartier parkways, the NCC will reserve sites for extensions of and

Youth Engagement at the NCC

NOKIA Sunday Bikedays Want to volunteer your time, as well as get outside and enjoy car-free scenic parkways
More than 50 kilometres of scenic parkways in the heart of the Capital and Gatineau Park are closed to
between the ages of 5 and 17 an opportunity to gain business experience by operating a kiosk on NCC parkways
receive a free permit to run a kiosk, selling refreshments or treats, for example, at key areas along the parkways
Macdonald Parkway was completed by local youth volunteers in 2016.

Report on Activities - September 2019

Macdonald Parkway began in May, and demolition of the existing structure is complete.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Snow Biking in Gatineau Park

As part of a pilot project, an easy 1.9-kilometre section of the Gatineau Parkway
Users must to stay on the service lane, along the edge of the parkway, and not use the part of the parkway

Your Safety in Gatineau Park

signals vary, depending on your telephone service provider and your location in the Park (including the parkways
On the parkways, follow the rules of the road, and obey speed limits.

Moving forward: Connecting LeBreton Flats to the Capital Pathway

Macdonald Parkway.

NCC Board Approves Capital Illumination Plan

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Report on Activities - September 2018

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Federal Head Offices and Accommodations

Map 11: Capital Arrivals, Scenic Entries and Parkways
Gréber planned suburban employment campuses, such as Tunney’s Pasture and Confederation Heights, along parkways

LeBreton Flats major attractions

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Film production facility in the Greenbelt

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Temporary Closure of the Ottawa River Pathway and Voyageurs Pathway

Monday, March 23, 2020 4:30 pm Gatineau Park’s Parkways

How the NCC names its properties

applies to the following assets under the NCC’s responsibility: urban parks conservation areas parkways

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The NCC Approves the Ottawa River North Shore Parklands Plan

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Board of Directors

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Building a barrier-free capital

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Report on Activities - April 2018

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Prior Plans for the Capital

It proposed a complete system of ring roads culminating in a series of parkways along the shores, as
majority of industrialized waterfront lands as public land to create linear public green spaces and parkways

Report on Activities – October 2022

From May to August 2022, a total of 318,800 people used the NCC parkways
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A new free transportation service to Philippe Lake this summer!

Ottawa–Gatineau and the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre in Chelsea, and stops at popular destinations along the parkways

Appointment Opportunity: Advisory Committee on Toponymy (ACT)

including Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, real property, and other assets such as bridges, pathways and parkways

Update on COVID-19

We encourage all users of NCC parkways, pathways and trails to carefully review and comply with the latest

Project 10: Accessible and enhanced shorelines and green spaces

for recreational purposes, and will develop a riverfront park along the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway

Report on Activities – June 2022

Every weekend from May to October, the NCC opens our parkways exclusively for active use, morning and
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Report on Activies - June 2017

with Junior Achievement Ottawa that invites interested young people to operate kiosks on select NCC parkways
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

The buzz on bees

Garden, located in the Green’s Creek sector, near parking lot P27 on the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
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35 ideas for winter activities in Ottawa–Gatineau

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Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

Urbanism Lab Lecture – Season 7

This Urbanism Lab event will engage experts in a discussion of planning for waterfront parks and parkways
, cultural and heritage planning and the history of the NCC’s own parkway planning.

Report on Activities - April 2020

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Urban Parks

Macdonald Parkway at the southeast corner of Wellington and Booth streets.
Rockcliffe Park and the Rockeries Rockcliffe Park sits on 137 hectares off the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway

NCC introduces updated Toponymy Policy

Macdonald Parkway.

Building LeBreton reaches another significant milestone: Third call for developers

Macdonald Parkway.

Advisory committees

Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, urban parks, real property, and other assets such as bridges, pathways and parkways

NCC will work with government to address significant infrastructure deficiency in response to Auditor General's special examination

than 10 percent of the region’s land mass, including thousands of assets, such as heritage buildings, parkways
the following assets: 1,700 real estate properties 1,000 buildings 300 km of pathways 125 km of parkways

Report On Activities - January 2018

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

The art of maintaining Gatineau Park’s ski trail network

Early season grooming operations begin on the parkway network.
The parkways are paved and have no natural obstacles, so snow accumulates quickly there.

Five Beaches to Beat the Heat at In Gatineau Park

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Luskville Falls

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Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:00 am Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

Meech Creek Valley

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Library Parcel Development

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Public Consultations

Meech Lake – 2021 (332.605 KB) Public Consultation Report, April 2021 - Gatineau Park Parkway

Ottawa River South Shore Riverfront Park

April 13, 2016) with revised concept Telephone survey of west Ottawa residents who regularly use the parkway

NCC Board of Directors receives update on the Gatineau Park Master Plan review

More than 4,500 individuals commented on the operations and management of the parkways, the Curley Lake

A Thriving and Connected Capital

Map 11: Capital Arrivals, Scenic Entries and Parkways

The Creation of Gatineau Park

Capital, several enduring features of the Capital were created, among them, the Greenbelt and the scenic parkways
development proposals from previous reports, including parking lots, buildings, trails, reception areas and parkways
The Pink Lake and Kingsmere sections of the Gatineau Parkway, in Gatineau Park, were officially opened

The Path Forward for the Capital Pathway

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The NCC welcomes the fall: Extension of parkway

Which NCC student job is right for you?

working with the Capital Planning Branch on a vegetation inventory of the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway
Sophie Brett (she/her), Weekend Bikedays Parkway Closure Coordinator

Report on Activities - April 2022

Mobility in the capital It will be a busy construction season on interprovincial bridges, parkways
Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

Ottawa–Gatineau: Walking in a winter wonderland

Macdonald Parkway. Ski Heritage East Trail This trail is located in the east end of Ottawa.
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Virtual public Board of Directors meeting

Macdonald Parkway and Wellington Street.
It passes though LeBreton Flats, next to the parkway and north of Wellington Street.

Hiking a lesser-known trail in Gatineau Park

We head out together on Trail 50, along the Philippe Lake Parkway
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Portrait of a volunteer in Gatineau Park

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways
Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:00 am Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

LeBreton Flats Master Concept Plan

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Building LeBreton: Progress update and launch of next development phase

Macdonald Parkway. The site is development-ready, with contaminated soils having been remediated.

NCC banning gas-powered small tools

It also builds on recent initiatives - such as the parkways for people pilot project and the construction

Appointment opportunity: Advisory Committee on Planning, Design, and realty

including Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, real property, and other assets such as bridges, pathways and parkways

Goal 1: Effective action on climate change

Indicators Status Renew the Capital Pathway Strategic Plan by 2019 Renew the Parkways Policy by

Land Access Permit

Driving a commercial vehicle on NCC parkways. Performing research on NCC land.

Role of the National Capital Commission

authorizes the NCC to undertake the following: construct, maintain and operate parks, squares, highways, parkways

Picturesque and Natural

Park, the Greenbelt, green corridors and natural areas in the urban area, as well as the pathway and parkway

A Legacy to Build On

An extensive network of scenic recreational pathways and parkways links the Capital’s cultural institutions

Champlain Bridge Rehabilitation

Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa and Chemin d’Aylmer in Gatineau.

NCC Bistros: Scenic Ottawa patios

Macdonald Parkway, Ottawa ON K1A 0K9 Fall hours: Daily, 11 am until 30 minutes after sunset Menu

How to coexist with coyotes in the National Capital Region

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Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

Learning to love the Canadian winter: Immersion for new Canadians

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways
Thursday, June 23, 2022 10:00 am Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

The NCC announces season five of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture series

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Appointment Opportunity: Advisory Committee on the Official Residences of Canada

including Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, real property, and other assets such as bridges, pathways and parkways

Interprovincial bridges in the National Capital Region

Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa and Chemin d’Aylmer in Gatineau.

Six things you may not know about Gatineau Park

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Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

Report On Activities - November 2017

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 10:25 am Blogs Parkways
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 11:25 am Blogs Parkways

Lusk Cave

From the parking lot, you can choose between two options: take the Philippe Lake Parkway (Trail 50)

Nature know-how: Ready to enjoy the great outdoors?

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Survey on Gatineau Park parkway

Progress Update: Providing Environmental Leadership in the National Capital Region

Macdonald Parkway, the Britannia pathway wall, and the Blair Road boat launch.

Gatineau Park Master Plan

Improve user safety on the roads and parkways. Formalize new welcome areas.

Three “must-do” activities for the Labour Day long weekend

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

About Us

manages Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, the Rideau Canal Skateway, urban lands and parks, pathways, scenic parkways

Share the Path

Here are the devices permitted and prohibited on the Capital Pathway and parkways

Building LeBreton

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Tick Safety in the Capital

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

Closures

Macdonald Parkway, September 19 to October 7 Monday, September 19

Swimming

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National Institutions Outside the Capital Core Area

They anchor a series of federal sites linked by national parkways or prominent sightlines.

News

September 2, 2022 11:00 am Highlights and schedule updates for Gatineau Park parkways
Survey on Gatineau Park parkway
The NCC welcomes the fall: Extension of parkway
Gatineau Parkâ€™s Parkways

There’s more to Victoria Island than meets the eye

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Rehabilitating Champlain Bridge to ensure resilience and safety

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

Post-convoy, let's focus on shaping a more beautiful, resilient Ottawa

Meanwhile, thanks to the success of pilot projects born of the pandemic crisis, our parkways, long reserved

New poll shows increase in public engagement and awareness of NCC activities

followed by Gatineau Park (47% versus 45% in 2014), the Greenbelt (46% versus 40% in 2014) and the parkways

Interprovincial Crossings: Refresh of Technical Studies

Corridor 5), which extends from Highway 50 and along Montée Paiement in Gatineau, connects at the Aviation Parkway

Flight of the Monarch Butterfly

surveyed the population of monarch butterflies close to P3 parking lot (Gamelin Street and the Gatineau Parkway

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Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

Fall Rhapsody

The NCC welcomes the fall: Extension of parkway

Mike’s Garden Harvest: A community-focused sustainable farm in Ottawa

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Essential corridors in Gatineau Park

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One year as NCC CEO

current job, how many bridges the NCC owned, I would have estimated: between interprovincial bridges, the parkways

Dogs on Gatineau Park Trails

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

Cross-country Skiing

Macdonald Parkway, and is part of the Great Trail.

Groomed multi-use winter trail network

Macdonald Parkway.

Stories of Our Past

It was in the 1903 beautification plan that a system of parks connected by parkways was proposed.
And, by 1925, the OIC was maintaining several parks and parkways.

Spring wildflowers in the Capital

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It’s important to “leave what you find” in the Capital

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

The Canadian Heritage Garden: Canada in bloom

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Partnerships and Collaborations

. — Andy Thompson, Vice-President, Transformation, NOKIA One of the key features on the parkways during

This summer, visit the Authors Pavilion and celebrate Outaouais literature

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

Regulations

Leashed dogs and other pets are welcome on most NCC lands, including urban parks, recreational pathways, parkway

The Capital Green Space Network

the Greenbelt and the woods at the former Rockcliffe Airbase, south of the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway

NCC Volunteers: Portraits of passion and generosity

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Trail management: We’re all responsible!

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Trail Running with Ray Zahab in Gatineau Park

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

You Won’t Want to Miss These Greenbelt Farms This Fall

The NCC welcomes the fall: Extension of parkway

Tackling Climate Change on the Rideau Canal Skateway

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

Seven hiking trails in the Greenbelt where you can get a healthy dose of nature

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

Top 5 Hidden Trails to Hike in the Greenbelt

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

Six things you didn’t know about tulips in Ottawa–Gatineau

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Urban biologist: For the love of nature

Monday, June 27, 2022 10:53 am Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways

A biologist's take on #Bluesnest

the two adults left the unhatched egg in the nest and moved away, south of the Sir John A Macdonald Parkway

A Year in the Life of a Nature Interpreter

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Protecting bats

per week, from mid-June to the end of July, to determine the distribution of bat species along the parkways

FAQ: Cross-country ski trails maintenance and grooming

Generally speaking, this is the case when asphalt can be seen over a large part of the parkway network

Emerging Challenges for Tomorrow

plan establishes many of the region’s lasting features, including federal campuses, ring roads and parkways

Transparency

; Gatineau Park, Greenbelt and Urban Lands (in preparation) Master Plans; Core Area, Leamy Lake and Parkway
These include assets such as: bridges; parkways; roadways; capital parks; commemorations; interpretive
Information relating to the management of parks, green and natural assets; the management of pathways and parkways
and cultural interpretation of Mackenzie King Estate; nature interpretation along the many pathways, parkways
infrastructures include: Gatineau Park, Greenbelt, Rideau Canal Skateway, Recreational Pathways, Capital Parkways