Night Snowshoe Excursion in Gatineau Park departing from Ottawa and Gatineau

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

Book your activity

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

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