Gatineau Park

Local nameParc de la Gatineau
LocationCanada

Gatineau Park is a federal park located in the Outaouais region of Quebec, Canada. Administered by the National Capital Commission as part of the National Capital Region, Gatineau Park is a 361 square kilometres wedge of land extending north and west from the city of Gatineau. With a perimeter of 179.2 kilometres, the park includes parts of the municipalities of Chelsea, Pontiac, La Pêche, and the City of Gatineau. The main entrance to the park is 4 kilometres north of downtown Ottawa, Ontario.

The park's area has a long history of human inhabitation and usage predating the arrival of European settlers. Its more recent pre-park history includes various forms of human exploitation such as farming, logging, hunting, and industrial activity. The idea of creating a park in the Gatineau Hills for recreational purposes was proposed as early as 1903. In 1938 money was allotted for the acquisition of Gatineau woodlands and the construction of a parkway.

Tags Nature ReserveProtected Area
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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gatineau_Park

Official Website https://ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places/gatineau-park

More information at National Capital Commission website http://www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places-to-visit/gatineau-park

Coordinates 45°34'49.864" N -76°1'38.059" E

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