Night Snowshoe Excursion in Gatineau Park departing from Ottawa and Gatineau

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5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 4 years-old and up
From€62

Discover Gatineau Park by night with this organised and supervised snowshoeing activity from Ottawa or Gatineau!

Fancy a snowshoeing excursion near Ottawa-Gatineau? Then this activity is for you! On this outing, you'll not only get to snowshoe in Gatineau Park, but also enjoy a delicious hot meal in a peaceful cabin with a wood-burning stove.

Gatineau Park is the 2nd most visited park in Canada which means it's a must for snowshoeing near Ottawa-Gatineau. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a peaceful evening in Quebec's great wilderness, and embark on a getaway from the stresses of everyday life.

Throughout the activity, a professional instructor will accompany you on a moonlit and starlit hike. He or she will arrange your transportation from the city to Gatineau Park and guide you during the hike so that you can make the most of this winter snowshoeing experience in Quebec. It couldn't be simpler: everything is organised to guarantee you a superb evening!

So what are you waiting for? Leave Ottawa-Gatineau behind and hit the snowy trails of Gatineau Park on snowshoes by moonlight!

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From€62

Practical information

Night snowshoeing excursion in Gatineau Park departing from Ottawa and Gatineau with hot meal.

  • 2hrs walk (5km/3miles)
  • 1 hour break for diner in the hut
  • Groups of 14 people maximum
Course of events

Please allow around 4 hours in total for this activity, including 2 hours' walking, a 1-hour lunch break in the hut and 2 hours' transport and pick-up time.

  • Pick-ups can be made up to 45 minutes before the start of the visit. Then the drive will last around 1hr.
  • Arrival in Gatineau Park.
  • Activity briefing with your guide and advice on using snowshoes.
  • 1h snowshoe hike to the hut.
  • 1-hour break in a hut for lunch.
  • A 1-hour snowshoe hike back to the starting point.
  • Debriefing.
  • Transport back to your pick-up point (1hr).
Activity requirements

A minimum of 4 customers is required to organise this excursion.

Special terms

Numerous pick-up and drop-off options are available (you can consult them via this link).

For groups of 7 or more, home pick-up may be available for people living in Aylmer or Hull (Gatineau). Please contact the guide to confirm.

Depending on the condition of the trails, you may have to use crampons instead of snowshoes to make your adventure more comfortable and suitable.

Please inform your guide if you have any dietary restrictions. An alternative meal may be offered.

Meeting point:
Meet at one of the proposed pick-up points in Ottawa or Gatineau (see special terms)
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • All the equipment you need: headlamps, hiking poles, snowshoes or crampons depending on trail conditions
  • A good hot meal: a delicious local hot soup with grilled cheese bread and dessert
  • Training in equipment use, night hiking in Gatineau Park, and much more
  • Your guide for the duration of the excursion
  • Free transport from Gatineau and Ottawa
  • Gatineau Park access fee
  • Lots of snacks!
  • Taxes
Excluded
  • Tips
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm, waterproof clothing
  • High hiking or après-ski boots
  • Beanie
  • Gloves
  • Rucksack
  • Water

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