The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Gatineau, Outaouais Region

February 26, 2022 Darleen Reid

Gatineau (/ˈɡætɪnoʊ/, French pronunciation: ​[ɡatino]), officially Ville de Gatineau, is a city in western Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth largest city in the province after Montreal, Quebec City, and Laval. It is located on the northern bank of the Ottawa River, immediately across from Ottawa, together with which it forms Canada's National Capital Region. As of 2016, Gatineau had a population of 276,245, and a metropolitan population of 332,057. The Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area had a population of 1,323,783.
Restaurants in Gatineau

1. Brebeuf Park

Begin St. along Ottawa River, Gatineau, Quebec J9A 1C4 Canada
Excellent
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Brebeuf Park

This park has represented the historical and geographical gateway to the west.

2. Meech Lake

Gatineau Park, Gatineau, Quebec J9B 2N3 Canada +1 866-456-3016 http://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/meech-lake
Excellent
48%
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44%
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4.5 based on 71 reviews

Meech Lake

20 minutes from downtown Ottawa, this lake has two sandy beaches patrolled by lifeguards.

Reviewed By Grace-Aguiar - Montreal, Canada

Beautiful and very peaceful place if you are lucky enough to get there early in the morning as it could get very crowded later in the day. The lake is so serene, the fall colors in full bloom are amazing. This is a must visit for hikers, nature lovers and photographers.

3. Gatineau Park

33 Scott Road Chelsea Visitor Centre, Gatineau, Quebec J9B 1R5 Canada +1 819-827-2020 [email protected] http://www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places-to-visit/gatineau-park
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,036 reviews

Gatineau Park

This vast and scenic Ottawa park is ideal for walking, biking or cross-country skiing and also houses the MacKenzie King Estate, once the home of Canada's former Prime Minister.

Reviewed By FarAway752596

A must to visit! Gatineau park is just beautiful. Close to Ottawa, with so many lakes including Pink lake (green), trails, wildlife, breathtaking views especially from Belvèdere where you can see as far as the Outaouais River. Good variety of restaurants (Chelsea) it does not matter the season of the year, each one is unique in its own way. In Autunm enjoy the colors is just magic!!! My favorite place in the Outaouais.

4. Jacques Cartier Park

285 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 3W9 Canada +1 613-239-5000 [email protected] https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/jacques-cartier-park
Excellent
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4.5 based on 331 reviews

Jacques Cartier Park

Reviewed By MICHASHMATA

Always something for the children, be it face painting, interesting displays with a learning message which is fun for kids, or in winter it may be slides and snow sculptures for the entire family... Always worth a visit when stuff is going on. If nothing is on, then it is a great place to have a pic nic with views of parliament, Nepean point, Embassies, the Ottawa river or the close by Museum.

5. Parc du Lac Leamy

100, chemin Ataway, Gatineau, Quebec J8Y 6V8 Canada +1 819-595-8132 http://www.gatineau.ca/page.asp?p=quoi_faire/nature_plein_air/lac_leamy
Excellent
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4.5 based on 123 reviews

Parc du Lac Leamy

Reviewed By loupaque - Gatineau, Canada

I visit this area frequently, during all seasons actually. Beautiful walking path all around the lake, cycling is also a fun activity with many trails to different areas. There is a beach in the summer, very convenient spot.

6. Parc De La Baie

Rue Jacques Cartier Rue Saint Antoine, Gatineau, Quebec Canada http://www.gatineau.ca/portail/default.aspx
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Parc De La Baie

7. Parc du Lac-Beauchamp

741 Boulevard Maloney Est, Gatineau, Quebec Canada +1 819-669-2548 http://www.gatineau.ca/portail/default.aspx?p=quoi_faire/nature_plein_air/parc_lac_beauchamp
Excellent
33%
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42%
Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 33 reviews

Parc du Lac-Beauchamp

8. Parc des Cedres

15 Rue Raoul-Roy, Gatineau, Quebec J9H 7J3 Canada
Excellent
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4.0 based on 34 reviews

Parc des Cedres

Reviewed By mar_af56

Love this park. Offers many activities for the whole family, beach, playground and seasonal acrivities such as bootcamps, yoga (I teach on Tuesdays), Tai Chi, and more. Sunsets are the most beautiful! In Winter people can do snowshoeing, ice fishing, sliding for toddlers. You will enjoy it! :)

9. Le Parc Floral Dalton

Gatineau, Quebec Canada

10. Parc des Rapides-Deschenes

30, rue Martel, Gatineau, Quebec J9H 1S5 Canada +1 866-299-2002 http://www.tourismeoutaouais.com/attraits/parc-des-rapides-deschenes/

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