Gatineau Hills, Gatineau Park

Name: Gatineau Hills
Address: Gatineau Park, Canada

#6 among attractions in Gatineau Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Gatineau Hills are a geological formation in Canada that makes up part of the southern tip of the Canadian Shield, and acts as the northern shoulder of the Ottawa Valley. They are also the foothills of the Laurentian Mountains which stretch east through Quebec, beginning north of Montreal and joining up with others into Vermont and New Hampshire. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°34'0"N, 75°56'60"W

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Gatineau Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sommet Edelweiss, Camp Fortune, Ski Vorlage, Maclaren Cemetery.

7.1 miNE
Winter sport, Ski area
Sommet Edelweiss
181 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Gatineau Hills of Quebec, Canada, Sommet Edelweiss is a beloved ski area known for its charm and family-friendly atmosphere. This winter sports haven offers a variety of slopes to cater to both novice and experienced skiers and snowboarders...
6.4 miSE
Ski area, Winter sport
Camp Fortune, Ottawa
162 min walk • Nestled in the scenic Gatineau Park, just a stone's throw from Canada's capital, Camp Fortune stands out as one of Ottawa's premier ski areas. This winter wonderland offers a diverse range of slopes to accommodate skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels, ensuring...
5.4 miN
Winter sport, Ski area
Ski Vorlage, Wakefield
139 min walk • Vorlage is a ski hill located at the village of Wakefield, within the municipality of La Pêche, Quebec, in the Gatineau Hills north of Ottawa, Ontario. It consists of 18 runs, 13 of which have night skiing. It was opened in 1941 and has a terrain park.
4.9 miN
Cemetery
Maclaren Cemetery, Wakefield
125 min walk • Maclaren Cemetery is a small cemetery in the town of Wakefield, Quebec and the final resting place for Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. Established near the 1870s, the cemetery is located in the clearing below the hills bordering the Gatineau River and is the resting place for Scottish settlers in the area.
3.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Meech Lake, Gatineau Park
84 min walk • Meech Lake is located within Gatineau Park in the Municipality of Chelsea, Quebec, Canada. It is located about 20 km northwest of Gatineau. The lake was named after Reverend Asa Meech, an early settler in this area.
5.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Taylor Lake, Gatineau Park
141 min walk • Taylor Lake is a small lake in Gatineau Park area of Quebec, Canada. It is one of the park's smaller lakes. It is located mostly in the municipality of La Pêche and partly in Pontiac, both in Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais Regional County Municipality, Quebec.
4.3 miNE
45°36'28"N • 75°53'4"W
Mont-Cascades, Wakefield
109 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
5.7 miN
45°38'47"N • 75°55'3"W
Fairbairn House Heritage Centre, Wakefield
146 min walk • History museum, Museum
1.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Harrington Lake, Gatineau Park
34 min walk • Harrington Lake is the summer residence and all-season retreat of the prime minister of Canada, and also the name of the land which surrounds it. The farm that surrounded most of the lake was the property of Margaret and John Harrington. John could not farm the land and moved to the local town of Iron Sides.
3.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac Phillipe, Gatineau Park
96 min walk • Lac Philippe is a medium-sized lake located on the north side of Gatineau Park. The lake is one of a chain of freshwater lakes found within the Gatineau park that drain into the Gatineau River through Meech Creek.
3.9 miSW
Locality
Pontiac
100 min walk • One of the main attractions in Pontiac is the historic Chutes Coulonge Park, where visitors can marvel at the breathtaking waterfalls and explore the surrounding trails and suspension bridges. The park also offers a range of outdoor activities, including zip-lining...