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Anishinabe Nibin (Algonquin Summer)

Anishinabe Nibin, or “Algonquin summer,” is a great opportunity to learn more about the traditional Algonquin

Summer camping in Gatineau Park

Summer camping in Gatineau Park Services by sector

My Summer at the Greenbelt Farms

Student Wednesday, October 2, 2019 10:00 am This past summer
I learned so much more than this from my summer experience at the NCC, especially from the knowledgeable
the opportunity to discover for yourself what the Greenbelt farms have in store for you during the summer
2021 9:00 am Blogs Greenbelt Agriculture Summer

6 spots for a summer picnic

stay, many of us are looking for opportunities to spend a little more time outdoors — and nothing says summer
In the summer, the park hosts an NCC Bistro, providing an opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to stop
pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways Summer
Activities Summer Student jobs
Activities Summer Swimming

Summer activities interactive map

Summer hiking

Summer activities in the National Capital Region

This summer, rediscover the National Capital Region through the NCC’s parks, trails, pathways and parkways
Use our summer activities interactive map to find things to do and places to explore all over Ottawa–Gatineau
Summer
the Capital Pathway network, there are nearly 50 km of parkways open exclusively for active use this summer
Blogs Summer

A new free transportation service to Philippe Lake this summer!

(NCC), in partnership with Transcollines, is offering even more ways to explore Gatineau Park this summer

My Summer Experience: Bringing a Turtle That Was Almost Roadkill Back to Life

Over the course of the summer, I was tasked with several projects, such as monitoring for species at
A tough painted turtle Although the majority of animals we came across this summer had been injured
When I saw the turtle swim away into the wetland, I was reminded that the work we conducted over the summer

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

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 12:00 am The beautiful summer
The last long weekend of the summer is always a great time when you spend it at the Mackenzie King Estate
Last weekend to hit the beach The constant heat this summer has made our beaches extra popular, both
pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways Summer
Activities Summer Swimming

Gatineau Park day shelters

☀️ Accessible on foot and by bike in summer.
☀️ Accessible on foot and by bike in summer.
☀️ Accessible on foot and by bike in summer.
☀️ Accessible on foot and by bike in summer.
☀️ Accessible on foot and by bike in summer.

Picnicking

Blogs Summer
Hiking Summer
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 12:00 pm Gatineau Park Blogs Summer
Activities Summer Student jobs
Activities Summer Swimming

Five Beaches to Beat the Heat at In Gatineau Park

Gatineau Park beaches, on three lakes in the Park, are great places to enjoy summer.
Follow Gatineau Park on Twitter for parking lot updates and don't forget that in the summer, there is
pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways Summer
Activities Summer Student jobs
Activities Summer Swimming

Kingsview Park: Remediation of Contaminated Soil

Over the summer 2019, the NCC completed the design work and tendering to proceed with the project.
Kingsview Park Project: More information Read more Project Timeline Phase 2: May to Summer 2020
November 2019 to Summer 2020: The landscaping and seeding work were completed in Summer 2020.

Parliament Hill Escarpment Rehabilitation

collaborating with federal partners on these issues, and will be undertaking work in the fall 2022 and into summer
Phase 2 Summer 2022–Summer 2023 Parliament Hill escarpment rehabilitation work.

Camping and accommodations in Gatineau Park

Reservations for the summer season will open on March 15, 2023.
May to October 2023 Summer

Philippe Lake

groups, day camps and other groups: plan your visit to the beach Trails Three-season trails: In summer
In summer, it is accessible on foot or by mountain bike via Trail 55.
: There are three parking lots: P19, P20 (Breton Beach) (open year-round) and Parent Beach (open in summer
Blogs Summer
Hiking Summer

Learning to love the Canadian winter: Immersion for new Canadians

Learning to camp — in the summer!
To help make the introduction to camping a little easier, the program is offered in the summer — not
Every summer since 2017, we have welcomed a group of new Canadians at Philippe Lake to introduce them
cooking meals on the campfire, canoeing, hiking, playing in nature — these are some of the joys of summer
Activities Summer Swimming

Gatineau Park

Summer
Blogs Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer

There is still time to enjoy your #SummerCapital!

Region—The National Capital Commission (NCC) wants to thank everyone who made use of its assets this summer
As we shift from summer to fall, there is still one long weekend to enjoy NCC beaches, the free transportation
Here are some highlights of our summer season.
Gatineau Park shuttle, in service on weekends from June 25 to August 28, was used thousands of times this summer
We make it easy for people to rediscover less-visited areas and hidden gems of the Capital with our summer

Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule

Summer 2023
The parkway schedule for the summer will be announced in spring 2023
Blogs Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer

Carbide Willson Ruins

In summer
Dogs on leash are permitted in summer. Facilities Washrooms: Washrooms are available at P11.
In 1907, Willson purchased 460 acres of land at Meech Lake for his summer home.
The former summer

Farm Fresh: Taste the Greenbelt

Amid rising concerns about access to food, you can rest assured that your favourite local summer
fruits and veggies will still be available this summer.
community-supported agriculture (CSA) membership, it’s easy to eat fresh, local and seasonal food all summer
2021 9:00 am Blogs Greenbelt Agriculture Summer
My Summer

Report On Activities - June 2018

Portage Bridge Resurfacing and improvements to the cycling track are on schedule for this summer.
Phase 2 of this project — improved land access to from the Portage Bridge — is due to be completed this summer
Tavern on the Falls This initiative follows the success last summer of the Tavern on the Hill in Major
A similar attraction will operate this summer at 50 Sussex Drive overlooking the Rideau Falls.
Memorial to the Victims of Communism Construction is scheduled to begin this summer, with completion

Rehabilitation work begins at Philippe Lake campground: First steps toward modern and accessible facilities

Reopening of summer camping is planned for summer 2024.
in universal accessibility throughout the site other site improvements — from pathways to signage Summer

Rates

Parking lots In the summer, parking fees are charged at beach parking lots, boat launches and the Mackenzie
Rates for summer and winter accommodation vary depending on the season and the type of accommodation.

A Year in the Life of a Nature Interpreter

As a young child, I spent summers with my family at the Philippe Lake campground in Gatineau Park.
Summer
As we head into the summer months, Gatineau Park is in full swing.
Blogs Summer
Hiking Summer

Hiking and Walking in Gatineau Park

Gatineau Park offers 183 kilometres of summer hiking trails.
Access to summer trails is free.
Current status: The summer hiking trails are closed, choose a winter hiking trail instead
Explore Interactive Summer
Hiking Summer

Dogs on Gatineau Park Trails

Summer dog walking In summer, our four-legged friends can trek with us on more than 165 kilometres of
Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways Cycling Hiking Summer
Activities Summer Swimming
Monday, May 3, 2021 1:00 pm Blogs Hiking Summer

Mackenzie King Estate

Picnic area: During summer, there are picnic tables near the Moorside cottage.
year-round near the parking lot; washroom facilities near the Moorside cottage are open during the summer
Since summer 2022, the Moorside cottage serves as a day shelter, with tables, chairs and a wheelchair-accessible
Summer activities
William Lyon Mackenzie King welcomed many dignitaries to his summer home, including Winston Churchill

Replacement of the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway LeBreton Bridge

Work is expected to be completed in summer 2020.
Phase 2: July 2019 to summer 2020 Opening of the detour road.

King Mountain

In summer, the parkway is open to motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians according to a variable schedule
Gatineau Park Parkways Schedule Summer: How to get to King Mountain without a carIf you’re up for the
Documents Gatineau Park Summer 2022 Trails Map (8.855 MB)

Rehabilitation of the Philippe Lake campground

Summer–fall 2022 Campsites in the Philippe Lake sector will be closed as of September 6, 2022.
Summer–fall 2023 Campsites and ready-to-camp units in the Philippe Lake sector will not be accessible
Winter 2021–2022: Design phase Summer–fall

Pink Lake

In summer, the parkway is open to motor vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians according to a variable schedule
Summer
Blogs Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer

Report on Activities - April 2019

Construction of the new bridge is scheduled to begin in July, and to be completed in summer of 2020.
Hog’s Back Swing Bridge The Hog’s Back Swing Bridge rehabilitation will begin late this summer and
the dam bridge being carried out by Parks Canada, Hog’s Back Road will be closed to traffic from late summer
Shoreline Initiatives This summer will see the launch of Phase 1 of the Champlain node of the South
This summer the NCC will also begin work to make Richmond Landing universally accessible via a pathway

Swimming

To find out if cases of swimmer’s itch have been reported this summer, please contact the Gatineau Park
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer
Blogs Summer

Scenic Parkways

Hiking Summer
Activities Summer
Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways Cycling Hiking Summer
Activities Summer Swimming

Camping policies, conditions and rules at Gatineau Park

Summer policies

Cycling in the Greenbelt

Pathways Summer
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer

Camping and accommodations rates and fees

Summer camping rates and fees

Hours and directions

On Saturdays and Sundays during the summer, the NCC offers a free shuttle service to the parkways area
Transcollines is also offering a new free transportation service to Breton Beach on Saturdays and Sundays this summer

Rehabilitation of the Colonel By Fountain

works, the NCC will be undertaking work in two phases, starting early December 2019 and continuing into summer
Phase 2: Spring-summer 2020 Above-ground works, including work to the fountain’s pipes, basin and lights

Rehabilitating Champlain Bridge to ensure resilience and safety

pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways Summer
Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways Cycling Hiking Summer
Activities Summer Swimming
Thursday, May 13, 2021 2:00 pm Blogs Cycling Summer

Six Ideas for Family Outings in Gatineau Park

Keep reading for some new ideas about activities you can enjoy this summer in Gatineau Park.
In summer, nature interpreters offer a free nature interpretation program operating on a variable schedule
Did you know that the NCC is offering a new, free shuttle service, on Saturdays and Sundays this summer
Pathways Summer
Blogs Summer

Trail management: We’re all responsible!

Christine organizes and participates in these working bees several times a week throughout the summer
Blogs Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer

Meech Creek Valley

In the summer, it is open for hiking and mountain biking and, in winter, for cross-country skiing.
Blogs Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer

Free bus service to Philippe Lake and Meech Creek Valley

Blogs Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer

Gatineau Park Trail Map

Documents Winter Trail Map 2022-2023 (7.557 MB) Gatineau Park Summer 2022
Trails Map (8.855 MB) Summer 2022 Camping Map (1.785 MB)

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

We’ll also be expanding space for people along the canal, in both winter and summer, starting with daytime
In Gatineau Park, we will pilot a summer shuttle service promoting weekend access to destinations along
Work on the new Westboro Beach complex will start this summer, while the revitalization of Nepean Point
The summer season will see new activities not just near the river, but also on it.

Essential corridors in Gatineau Park

Blogs Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer

Hiking a lesser-known trail in Gatineau Park

This summer, I set myself the challenge of exploring some lesser-known locations in the Park with my
In summer, expect to pay for parking. As soon as we arrive, I put Maya on her leash.
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer

Bridges and roads

Hiking Summer
Activities Summer

35 ideas for winter activities in Ottawa–Gatineau

Blogs Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer

A day in the life of a student biologist

Jacob Boucher student biologist Becoming a student biologist In summer 2018, I began working at the
A variety of projects My projects in summer 2018 were quite varied.
work as a student biologist, I have gained many skills, and what stands out the most from my work in summer
This summer, the projects I’ll be working on include the following: geese management environmental

Parking passes

In the summer, there is a parking fee at the beaches and at Mackenzie King Estate.
Summer
Summer 2022 rates

Capital Pathway Study: When, how and why they were used

Pathway usage is highest during summer (866,000 users) and lowest during winter (316,000 users).
About pathway users During summer months, most pathway users are cyclists (599,200), followed by walkers

Tick Safety in the Capital

Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways Cycling Hiking Summer
Activities Summer Swimming
Monday, May 3, 2021 1:00 pm Blogs Hiking Summer

Cycling in Gatineau Park

reasons, mountain biking is not allowed on any trails other than those indicated on the Gatineau Park Summer
Thrill-seekers can try mountain biking at Camp Fortune, which opens its ski slopes for biking during the summer
Documents Ottawa–Gatineau Cycling Map (52.941 MB) Gatineau Park Summer 2022

NCC Bistro at Patterson Creek Park

A third bistro opened at Patterson Creek Park in summer 2021.
The creek flows into the adjacent Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which, in summer months
The feedback collected over the summer will inform the review and evaluation of the NCC Bistro pilot

Rates and fees

Summer camping in Gatineau Park Services by sector
Summer

Portrait of a volunteer in Gatineau Park

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 12:00 pm Gatineau Park Blogs Summer
Activities Summer Student jobs
Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways Cycling Hiking Summer
Activities Summer Swimming

Luskville Falls

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 12:00 pm Gatineau Park Blogs Summer
Activities Summer Student jobs
Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways Cycling Hiking Summer
Activities Summer Swimming

Plan your stay

Summer camping in Gatineau Park Services by sector
Documents Summer

Why did the snake cross the road?

same ones used each year — and move to productive natural areas to bask, feed and reproduce during the summer
Every week throughout the summer and early fall, Andrea and her staff monitor these boards for snakes

Which NCC student job is right for you?

The National Capital Commission hires over 100 students each summer
One thing I’ve really enjoyed this summer is discovering so many of the trails and parks in the east
Over the summer, I had the opportunity to work with the public through the NCC’s social media platforms
My Summer

Report on Activities – October 2021

motivation to get out of my chair and to go outdoors to get the benefits of walking, scenery, enjoying summer
Marie contacted us this summer to find out more as they consider doing similar.
During the coming months, we’ll evaluate the three sites now in operation as we look forward to next summer
This summer an Algonguin-Anishinabe contractor was chosen to do the remediation work on Victoria Island

Top 5 Hidden Trails to Hike in the Greenbelt

This summer, discover these five hidden hiking trails in the Greenbelt.
Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways Cycling Hiking Summer
Activities Summer Swimming
Monday, May 3, 2021 1:00 pm Blogs Hiking Summer

Temporary closure of the Britannia Pathway

This second phase will be completed in Summer of 2023.

Report on Activities – October 2022

Summer Overview
More than 7,600 visitors used our Gatineau Park Summer Shuttle Service between downtown Ottawa, Gatineau
For the second summer in a row, we sent a team of 10 students to Gatineau Park and downtown Ottawa to

A New Indigenous Experiences Attraction in Ottawa - MĀDAHÒKÌ FARM

Ottawa, Friday, October 1, 2021— Indigenous Experiences, the producers of the annual Summer Solstice
Over the past ten years the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, produced by IE on behalf of the National
Useful Links: Summer Solstice Indigenous Festivals: https://summersolsticefestivals.ca/ Indigenous

Report on Activities - April 2018

this month that a new Mosaïcultures horticultural display will return to Jacques Cartier Park for the summer
This builds on the success of MosaïCanada 150 last summer.
Voyageurs Pathway The Voyageurs Pathway rehabilitation will go ahead this summer, with the intent of

Report on Activities - September 2019

from motor vehicles, as well as rehabilitating the asphalt surface of the bridge, was completed this summer
NCC Bistros This summer the NCC began a 2-year pilot project partnering with local entrepreneurs to
Responsible Trail Management Volunteers put in more than 800 hours of work over the summer that will
This summer the NCC completed the final phase of our operations to clean up the damage and restore the

Accessibility in Gatineau Park

On some weekends in the summer
Summer: Gatineau Park shuttle Fall: Free NCC shuttle during Fall Rhapsody
In the summer, five manual wheelchairs are available upon request.
Lake ($) has a campsite, number 313, and a yurt (Wanakiwin) that are wheelchair-accessible during the summer

Pollinator-friendly demolitions

In summer 2021, we visited the seeded sites and observed pollinators in action.

NCC Takes Aim at Climate Change Impacts

These risks include hotter and more humid summers; short duration/high intensity and sustained precipitation
Next steps Fall 2022 to Spring 2023: Development of the 10-year Climate Adaption Strategy Summer 2023

Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park Plan

The NCC aims to complete the plan in spring 2024 and to submit it for approval in summer 2024.
consultations: Fall 2023 Phase 4 Draft plan Public consultation: Spring 2024 Phase 5 Plan approval: Summer

LeBreton Flats pathway

pathway opened to the public in December 2021, following construction work which was carried out in the summer
consultation period: January 22 to February 14, 2021 Design approval: Spring 2021 Construction period: Summer–fall

Choose your camping experience in Gatineau Park

August 2, 2019 3:01 pm There are so many reasons to love Gatineau Park in the summer
This summer, you can stay at The Pines Cabin in the Philippe Lake sector, which accommodates up to six
Camping is a great way to unplug, get outdoors and enjoy the summer.

Kingswood access road

Kingswood and Moorside cottages, faithfully restored and rich in artifacts, are open to visitors in the summer

Commissioners Park

In summer, the tulips are replaced by thousands of annual flowers, which create beautiful scenic views

Six things you may not know about Gatineau Park

Blogs Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer

3 2023 P182 LBP Building Rehabilitation Landscape and Building Illumination

Cour des Ambassades et le patio aux Érables 8 King Edward Corner Carrefour King Edward Summer
| Été Winter | Hiver Summer | Été Winter | Hiver 9 Employee Courtyard & Linden Patio Cour des
le patio aux Tilleuls 10 Rain Walk & Urban Courtyard L’allée Pluviale et la cour Urbaine 11 Summer
éléments à caractère patrimonial 17 • PSPC to advance the proposal to design development stage – Summer

Behind the Scenes: Bistro in Confederation Park

We spent last summer getting a glimpse of life in Confederation Park, which is a popular meeting spot
I knew that it would be fun to spend my summer watching people enjoy their summer days on a patio.
pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways Summer

Westboro Beach Area Redevelopment Project

Closure of Westboro Beach for summer
For this reason, Westboro Beach — including the parking lot — is closed for the summer of 2022.

Report on Activities – June 2021

Summer
The beginning of summer
and the promise of a summer of re-opening has allowed the NCC not only to continue but to expand its

Trail Running with Ray Zahab in Gatineau Park

Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways Cycling Hiking Summer
Activities Summer Swimming
Monday, May 3, 2021 1:00 pm Blogs Hiking Summer

Great Lakes Fountain

Installing LED accent lighting which mimics the flow of water Project implementation: November 2019 to summer

Building improvements at the Mackenzie King Estate

2021: Planning and environmental assessment Summer–fall

Report on Activities – June 2022

#SummerCapital Last month we kicked off the summer season by announcing our summer schedule and marketing
the many ways people can make the most of summer in the Capital.
Gatineau Park shuttle: A new addition to our summer schedule is the free Gatineau Park shuttle, hosted

Lesser-known hiking and walking trails in and around Ottawa–Gatineau

This summer
In the summer, the park hosts an NCC Bistro, providing a place for outdoor enthusiasts to stop, refuel
Day in the Countryside route map, parking and amenities Pick one of these routes, or check out our summer
Discover other summer activities in Canada's Capital Region: there is something for everyone!

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

Blogs Summer
Activities Summer
Hiking Summer
Activities Summer

Closures as part of the Westboro Beach Area Redevelopment Project

pedestrian pathway from the Westboro Beach parking lot to Island Park Drive Impact: Closure Dates: Summer

Rehabilitation of a section of the Gatineau River Pathway

Summer

Mud Lake trail rehabilitation and pedestrian bridge replacement

Phase 2: Spring 2023–summer 2023 Improvements to trail.

Confederation Park

In the summer

The Path Forward for the Capital Pathway

Hiking Summer
Activities Summer
Cycling Summer

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

Gatineau Park Blogs Parkways Cycling Hiking Summer
Activities Summer Swimming
Monday, May 3, 2021 1:00 pm Blogs Hiking Summer

Be Prepared

Summer is on its way, and soon we’ll be out hiking the trails in Gatineau Park.

Revitalization of the NCC River House

The work outlined below began in summer 2019, and is scheduled to be completed in 2023.
, universally accessible public dock infrastructure The landscaping work should start this spring/summer

Public consultation: Westboro Beach pavilion and landscape design

During the most recent phase of public consultation in summer 2019, participants voiced their ideas and

Patterson Creek Park

In the summer

Conservation Officers to the Rescue

This summer, we relocated several bears that had wandered into the urban environment, including the
Another unexpected task we were involved in this summer and which captured the collective imagination

The Creation of Gatineau Park

During the summers, they grew what crops they could on the infertile land, and supplemented their income
road mortality during the spring nesting season, as well as during the hatching period in the late summer
Last summer, several participants in the Citizen Science program in Gatineau Park studied populations
In the summer, we have various-themed programs at the Philippe Lake campground.

Redevelopment

Pathways Summer

Wharf rehabilitation at the Jacques-Cartier marina, in Hull

weeks, includes the following: excavation concrete work asphalt (in early spring 2021) Phase 2 Summer

Winter Visitors to the National Capital Greenbelt

Animals and plants, abundant in the summer, are now relying on their winter strategies to survive the
grosbeak (a species at risk), purple finches and white-winged crossbill, start arriving from their summer

Sussex Courtyards Rehabilitation Plan

approval (first phase of the architectural design process) Spring: Final Schematic Design approval Summer

Reservation policies

Summer camping in Gatineau Park Services by sector

The Making of Gees Bees Honey Company

Come summer, my husband, Matt, decided that he was going to take the bees out of the wall.
Agriculture Summer

Kìwekì Point (formerly Nepean Point) Redevelopment

The site is closed until summer 2023 to ensure the safety and security of the general public during the
Estimated completion of construction The project is scheduled to be completed, and the site reopened by summer

Construction of new Westboro Beach Pavilion to begin this spring

work to be done on the site means that Westboro Beach—including the parking lot—will be closed for the summer

Greenbelt Visitor Information

In summer, the gate closes at 9 pm sharp.

Dog Walking in Gatineau Park

There is a big difference between summer and winter in terms of the number of trails where you can walk

Services by sector

Summer camping in Gatineau Park Services by sector

Black Rapids Wetland Enhancement

the Rideau River More diverse submerged and emergent aquatic vegetation New and enhanced winter and summer

Reconstruction of Ontario and Quebec shorelines

Summer–fall: Shoreline restoration and the reconstruction of the multi-use pathway will be completed.

Kìwekì Point: make way for the host nation!

The entire site is closed off until summer 2023, due to ambitious redevelopment work.
Come and see this spectacular lookout starting in summer 2023.

Reconnect with the land and nature at the Ecology and Urban Agriculture Pavilion

In the summer, various institutions offer theme-based summer camps for children aged 8 to 12.

Canadians Dig Their History

Large numbers of people would camp along our shores during the summer to exchange ideas, trade material
We invited the public to process the artifacts found during the public dig held at the farm last summer

Building LeBreton: Public Consultation Report

feedback shapes the direction of the Master Concept Plan, the NCC conducted a public consultation in the summer

Capital Culture Lives Here

Summer: The NCC launches a Request for Expression of Interest in July 2022.

Land use plan for Ruisseau de la Brasserie (Brewery Creek)

Assess current conditions, issues and integration of the site with the urban concept Spring and summer

Report on Activities - November 2019

Gatineau Park It was another record-setting summer for camping in Gatineau Park, and winter seasonal
design work being carried out over the winter and construction work to begin in late spring or early summer

Report on Activities - January 2019

Macdonald Parkway is to begin this summer.
Hog’s Back Bridge Reconstruction of Hog’s Back Bridge will begin in the summer or fall of

Report On Activities - January 2018

last year’s flooding, and work to rebuild the Voyageurs Pathway is expected to begin in the spring or summer
A more detailed design proposal is expected this summer.

Capital Pathway

During summer
pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways Summer

Agri-tourism: Twelve farms to visit in Ottawa’s Greenbelt

Would you like to escape the city and spend some time in the country this summer
A beautiful summer
As an added bonus, this farm even offers the most popular summer fruit: watermelon.

Gatineau Park shuttle

The NCC is providing a new free shuttle service in the summer on Saturdays and Sundays.
Mackenzie King EstateThe Mackenzie King Estate is the former summer residence of Canada’s 10th prime
Well known for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, it also offers many activities in the summer

Gatineau Park Visitor Centre

walk through the forest any time of year Trail 1, a shared trail for hiking and mountain biking in summer

Gatineau Park Trail Patroller

Summer and FallTrail patrols operate from early June to the end of October.

Parks and pathways

Pathways Summer

NCC’s guide to cycling in Ottawa–Gatineau

Use this guide to plan the perfect summer outing!
Use our summer
Summer activities interactive map: Cycling If you prefer, choose one of the eight suggestions below:

Rules and regulations

Summer camping in Gatineau Park Services by sector

Britannia Pathway Wall Rehabilitation

Phase 2 : Fall 2022 to Summer 2023 Continue and complete the repair and replacement of the existing

NCC Bistros: Scenic Ottawa patios

The creek flows into the adjacent Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which, in summer months

Mer Bleue

In summer, only the southern portion of this trail is accessible.
In summer, the gate closes at 9 pm sharp.

Building LeBreton Preliminary Master Concept Plan

portion of the Albert District at the northeast corner of Albert and Booth streets (library parcel) Summer
2020: Completion of the phasing and implementation plan Summer 2020: City of Ottawa expected to consider

Bringing the Pinhey Sand Dunes back to life

Only a select few plant and animal species could survive on the hot surface of the dunes during the summer
The summer surface temperatures of the dunes range from 60°C to 72°C, and the dry, fine-grained sand

Science In the Greenbelt

This summer, you may notice wood chips (recycled from our program to remove ash trees affected by the
Last summer, I decided to see if I could find additional pairs.

Greenbelt

Summer

Changing the Palette of the Landscape

Throughout the spring and the summer

Gatineau Park to integrate over 16 km to trail network

These trails will be open to hiking and/or mountain biking in the summer.

Heritage and Culture in Gatineau Park

Over the course of several decades, he transformed his simple summer retreat into a country estate befitting

Rock Climbing

Documents Official rock climbing site (729.141 KB) Gatineau Park Summer 2022

Official Residences

Harrington Lake (Lac Mousseau) is the summer residence of the prime minister.

Champlain Bridge Rehabilitation

The design has been completed and construction work will begin in summer 2022 and be completed in the

Construction of a new service building at Rideau Hall

building is semi-conditioned, with tempered indoor temperatures in winter, and no air conditioning in summer

Remic Rapids Park

In the summer

This year’s green initiatives

It doesn’t require air conditioning in summer, and needs very little heat in winter.
changes that present the greatest risks to the achievement of our mandate: warmer and more humid summers

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

Summer As soon as the tulips wilt and are replaced with annual plants, our team designs arrangements
Then, on top of the tulip bulbs, for the summer and fall displays, we plant annual flowers with shallow

Protecting bats

Acoustic inventory in various habitats During the summers of 2017 and 2018, NCC student biologists conducted
Bats leave the maternity roosts in late summer, once their young have learned to fly.

Board of Directors Meeting

Conditions permitting, construction should begin in summer 2020.
Next steps: April 2020: Preparation of the approval letter for schematic design Spring/summer
For the implementation of Part 1 and the demolition work to be undertaken in summer 2020, the statue

Type of sites

Summer camping in Gatineau Park Services by sector

Management of Lymantria dispar dispar moth

Deciduous trees have the ability to produce new leaves later in the summer and thereby manage to generate

Lusk Cave

Underground Map (1.309 MB) The Lusk Cave Trail (178.877 KB) Gatineau Park Summer

Report on Activities – January 2023

As part of Fall Rhapsody, we welcomed the return of Anishinabe Nibin (Algonquin Summer), which was organized

A trip down memory lane

In fact, since summer 2017, my team has been digitizing photographic collections from the National Capital

Stornoway

The princess and her family and friends moved in during the summer of 1941.

Planning the Sky

The rooftop initiatives of Wild West End are also brought to the streets through The Crown Estate’s Summer
In 2017, more than 1.8 million people visited Summer Streets events.
material screened on the glass to control the amount of heat and light coming through the window in the summer

From milking cows to wintertime fun

Heritage Buildings Review Office, the dismantling of the Dairy Building was done in sections during the summer

Public Board of Directors Meeting

It assessed the NCC’s vulnerability to climate-related risks, including: hotter and more humid summers

Gatineau Park’s in-between season

In other words, they are closed to cars from the last Sunday in October until the summer schedule resumes

NCC unveils draft plan for Building LeBreton: Dynamic, Thriving, Connected and Sustainable

Library District Spring 2020: Development of and engagement on the phasing and implementation strategy Summer

It's Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season in Gatineau Park

student biologists working for the Park have been in the field monitoring for several weeks during the summer

Report on Activities – January 2021

The Champlain Lookout was reconstructed during the summer

COVID showed us ways we can make our cities more liveable

additional 2.5-km stretch along the Rideau Canal was closed every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the summer

Thousands Participate in Public Consultation on LeBreton Flats

pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways Summer

Nepean Point Winning Design Concept Chosen

pm Blogs Parks Cycling Pathways Summer

Your Safety in Gatineau Park

manage to get reception), these are the essentials you should have in your backpack: Gatineau Park summer

Road ecology and wetland improvements in Stony Swamp

All wetland construction is scheduled to be completed by summer 2021.

Stillwater Creek Wetland Enhancement Project

In summer, five species of heron patrol the water, hunting amphibians and fish.

04 2023 P182 Lester B Peason Landscape Illumination

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