The outdoors within everyone’s reach!

At the Relais plein air, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of nature. That's why we offer free equipment loan programs so that everyone can move, explore and recharge, regardless of their experience or financial situation.

Through these inclusive initiatives, we hope to democratize access to the outdoors and encourage an active lifestyle, while maximizing the use of trails and infrastructure in Gatineau Park and Gatineau's urban parks.

👉 Our accessibility programs are intended for autonomous practice : they are aimed at individuals wishing to enjoy an activity autonomously and must be used in Gatineau Park, starting from the Relais plein air. They cannot be used as part of courses, school activities or events organized by clubs or structured groups.

Enjoy the outdoors for free with the Access Gatineau Card +

Are you a holder of an Accès Gatineau + Card? Come and enjoy one hour of free loan per week, directly on site and depending on the availability of the equipment:

🌿 Winter : Cross-country skis, snowshoes, crampons
🌊 Summer : Canoes, kayaks, paddle boards

✅ No reservation required or possible
✅ First come, first served

Simply show up at the Relais plein air with your Carte Accès Gatineau + (or its digital version on the Citizen Portal), as well as a valid piece of identification.

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Circonflexe - Ready-to-move: fun accessible to everyone!

Thanks to this program, all Quebecers can benefit from a free equipment loan, directly on site and subject to availability.

🚴‍♂️ Winter :
✔️ All : Free winter bike loan (1 hour per day)
✔️ 15 years and under : Free loan of cross-country skis, snowshoes and accessories (carts, baby hiking backpacks, etc.), up to 8 hours per day

🚵‍♀️ Summer :
✔️ Loan of mountain bikes and electric bikes (18 years and over for electric bikes)

✅ No reservation required or possible
✅ First come, first served
✅ Proof of Quebec residency and age required

 

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🎿 Access to Gatineau Park winter recreational trails ❄️

Access to the winter recreational trails in Gatineau Park is subject to a fee . You must purchase a daily or seasonal pass to practice cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or winter biking. Daily passes are available directly on site at the Relais plein air.

 

For a completely free option, enjoy our ski park , a groomed snow surface behind the Relais with a 200-meter ring of groomed trails. Ideal for learning cross-country skiing and winter biking ! 🚴‍♂️🎿

Outdoors without limits: Adapted equipment for people living with a disability ♿❄️🌿

At Relais plein air, we believe that the outdoors should be accessible to everyone . That is why we offer a completely free program for the loan of adapted equipment, allowing people living with a disability to fully enjoy the joys of nature, summer and winter .

✅ Winter : Discover our fleet of equipment adapted to explore the snow in complete safety and comfort.
✅ Summer : Take advantage of suitable equipment to enjoy the beautiful season and go on an adventure.

👥 Personalized support : Each reservation includes the presence of a trained guide , who will help you adjust the equipment according to your needs and can, if necessary, accompany you on your outing.

🎟️ Free access to Gatineau Park trails : Thanks to courtesy passes offered by the Relais plein air and Gatineau Park, you can take full advantage of the winter recreational trails at no cost.

📅 Reservation required : In order to ensure suitable service and guarantee equipment availability, reservation is required in advance.

💙 Because the outdoors belongs to everyone, come and live an experience without limits!

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Equitable access for an inclusive outdoors

These programs are part of our commitment to making the outdoors accessible, inclusive and engaging for everyone: families, newcomers, seniors, people living with disabilities or anyone wishing to discover a new activity.

We believe in the power of the outdoors to promote well-being, physical and mental health and strengthen the connection with nature . We count on the courtesy and respect of each and every one so that this wonderful opportunity benefits as many people as possible.

📌 General terms and conditions apply to all our accessibility programs. See details here.

🌲 Come move, explore and have fun with us! 🌞