Our suggested itineraries for exploring Gatineau Park

The Relais Plein Air is perfectly located to start your journey in Gatineau Park! Depending on your choice of destination, the trails allow you to explore the Park as a whole, whether on foot or by bike!

Pink Lake

Pink Lake is the number one destination for most citizens for one simple reason: the view is magnificent.

To get there, you have two options: the shortest route or the longest route.

Option 1 (4.4km)

From the Relais, take the 27 towards the Parc (opposite direction of Asticou). Afterwards, you will reach an intersection with the 5. Take the right and then the first exit on the left. This will take you to the Gatineau parkways which have limited access to cars (see online for the schedule). Once on this road, simply go up to Lac Pink.

Recommended bike: Electric

Option 2 (5.21 km)

This path, longer than option 1, allows you to avoid the Promenades de la Gatineau by taking you through wooded and rocky terrain.

From the Relais, take the 27 towards the Parc (opposite direction of Asticou). Afterwards, you will reach an intersection with the 5. Take the right and without turning left as before , continue a little further. You will then arrive at an intersection between the 5 and the 25. Take the 25 on the left and stay on course. This will direct you to the 15. Take the left again at the next intersection and turn onto the 35 when the sign tells you to. Continue a little further and you will arrive at Lac Pink.

Recommended bike: Mountain or Fatbike

Mackenzie-King Estate

Want to see a historical site? What could be better than visiting the former estate of Canada's 10th Prime Minister?

Option 1 (7.73 km)

From Lac Pink, take the Promenade de la Gatineau continuing up towards Domaine Mackenzie-King.

When the path splits in two, keep left until the next intersection.

Once there, turn right and you will arrive at the Mackenzie-King Estate.

Recommended bike: Electric

Option 2 (8.63 km)

From Pink Lake, take the 35 and then take the left at the first intersection to change to the 15.

Continue on Route 15 to Domaine Mackenzie-King.

Recommended bike: Mountain

Champlain Lookout - round trip (32 km)

From the Relais, take the 27 towards the Parc (opposite direction of Asticou). Afterwards, you will reach an intersection with the 5. Take the right and then the first exit on the left. This will take you to the Gatineau parkways which have limited access to cars (see online for the schedule). Towards Lac Pink, continue on this road and keep left all the way. You will embark on the Promenades Champlains, and by continuing on this road, you will arrive at the Belvédère Champlain.

Recommended bike: Electric

The tour of the park (35 km)

Going to the Champlain lookout, but changing the return route to go around the park.

From the Belvédère Champlain, return by the Promenade du lac Fortune until the road becomes the Promenade de la Gatineau and keep this road until Lac Pink passing by the points of interest on the road. Return by the same path as for the outward journey.

Recommended bike: Electric

Luskville Fire Tower - Round Trip (56 km)

Pretend you are going to the Belvédère Champlain via the Promenade de la Gatineau and the Promenades Champlain.

Then take Trail #1 and this will take you to the Luskville Fire Tower.

Recommended bike: Electric or mountain